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MT08 ORY

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ORY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 125,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,992 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2019 114,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,525 miles

both rear registration plate lamp covers insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,523 miles

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

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

both rear registration plate lamp covers insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,041 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise tyre change

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise tyre change

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,123 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 70,123 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn to tread wear bars

n/s/r tyre worn to tread wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn approching tread wear bars

rear brake pads worn very low

slight play to o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,600 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 48,233 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MT08 ORY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MT08 ORY, 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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MT08 ORY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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