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OV08 MZP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,226 mi
Last recorded166,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 166,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 157,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 157,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,041 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 129,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

Nearside Rear spray supression material fouling tyre inner sidewall

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

Offside headlamp not fully secure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension coils top mountings deteriated?

Fail 20 May 2019 129,418 miles

Emissions not tested risk of particle filter blocking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on with tape ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear spray supression material fouling tyre inner sidewall

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

Offside headlamp not fully secure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension coils top mountings deteriated?

induction pipework off

Pass 15 May 2018 112,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,128 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 102,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 92,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 69,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,923 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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OV08 MZP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OV08 MZP, 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 OV08 MZP registered?

OV08 MZP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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