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MK08 YED

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 97,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,838 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lower sidelight not working but has a matched pair

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and nail in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slight freeplay

offside front tyre slight wear to edges and perishing to walls

offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,711 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box bracket fractured but still supported

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,689 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,286 miles

front brake discs badly worn

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2011 22,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,858 miles

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 YED is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YED, 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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MK08 YED is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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