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OV08 YYX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,325 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both left and right (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 103,325 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both left and right (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 97,446 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,479 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,437 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,436 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,223 miles

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

Oil leak sump area ()

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 52,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,186 miles

oil leaks from engine

Pass 26 May 2011 33,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YYX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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