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OV08 UGC

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 110,630 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,425 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 104,420 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,322 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar bracketry heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 101,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar bracketry heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,089 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,039 miles

Engine MIL lamp on pre 01st July 2008

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged/missing. Not obligatory.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 89,029 miles

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

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

Engine MIL lamp on pre 01st July 2008

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged/missing. Not obligatory.

Pass 21 May 2019 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and devoid of tread on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and devoid of tread on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row centre and n/s ()

Front strut top bearings started to grab

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush started to detach and perish (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belts not checked ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row centre and n/s ()

Front strut top bearings started to grab

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush started to detach and perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belts not checked ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,987 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades poor wipe to screen.... (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,444 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,660 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,657 miles

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,133 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 UGC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OV08 UGC, 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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OV08 UGC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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