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OV08 VVC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,846 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 141,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,016 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 100,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,898 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides from bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays under rear suspension

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides from bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays under rear suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,192 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,756 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,756 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,502 miles

metal object in tread of the rear n/side tyre.

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

n/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

n/side wiper blade worn.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,104 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 VVC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

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

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