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NY08 HFK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,483 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button Defective - Able to apply and disengage parking brake using appropriate controls during test. (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo leaking exhaust gases into engine bay. No evidence of fumes in cabin at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged/worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 116,476 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button Defective - Able to apply and disengage parking brake using appropriate controls during test. (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo leaking exhaust gases into engine bay. No evidence of fumes in cabin at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged/worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 116,382 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake button broken. cannot be operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,714 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking number 3 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,322 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 64,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully test adult seat belt

Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not working (1.8)

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully test adult seat belt

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,717 miles

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

nearside headlight aim poor

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,822 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,791 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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NY08 HFK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NY08 HFK, 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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NY08 HFK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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