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OV08 VUY

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 143,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2020 143,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 136,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and central rear fitted at time off test. 3-4 more in boot. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 135,776 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and central rear fitted at time off test. 3-4 more in boot. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,366 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 119,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,587 miles

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,377 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF (inner edge-wear) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,377 miles

Ball joint has excessive play NSF (steering tie-rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSR + NSR (3.5.1g)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF (inner edge-wear) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,194 miles

O/S/R registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear tailgate trim insecure

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

engine oil leak

wear on park brake mechanism

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,194 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear tailgate trim insecure

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

engine oil leak

wear on park brake mechanism

Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,116 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,257 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,603 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OV08 VUY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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