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MK08 SFO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 SFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 112,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 112,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 102,538 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav and dream catcher removed ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Becoming corroded (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 50,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 50,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,966 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 40,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2012 31,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,599 miles

front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,824 miles

centre rear seat mechanisim loose.

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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MK08 SFO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 SFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK08 SFO registered?

MK08 SFO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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