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OV08 VVW

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil apparent on underside, possible power steering fluid.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 107,588 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil apparent on underside, possible power steering fluid.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,102 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,364 miles

front brake discs worn

hand brake cables rusty and plastic coating peeling

Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

215/55x16

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake cables rusty and plastic coating peeling

rear brake discs scored

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,742 miles

both rear discs rusty both front discs worn both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,715 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,960 miles

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

handbrake just passed 16%.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,164 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 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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