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OV08 VVE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 107,524 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 107,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 94,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 94,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 84,832 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 76,519 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested wet damage to n/s sill

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested wet damage to n/s sill

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,689 miles

both rear tyres perishing front brake discs worn

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,665 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake Pads Low

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Binding On Both Rear Brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

OV08 VVE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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