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MT08 ZYK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,971 mi
Last recorded128,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 128,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 121,826 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,826 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 114,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,296 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,986 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,564 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,564 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,405 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,247 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,543 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 14,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZYK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYK, 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 MT08 ZYK registered?

MT08 ZYK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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