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OY08 AVU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,964 mi
Last recorded223,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 223,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 207,297 miles

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 20 Jul 2022 183,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 183,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,631 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,316 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated and worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre deteriorated and worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,011 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

windscreen has slight discolouration on passenger side

Fail 11 Feb 2013 27,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,346 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,710 miles

O/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

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

Rear Silencer Hanger And Inlet Pipe Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small cut and bulge in nearside front tyre

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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OY08 AVU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OY08 AVU, 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 OY08 AVU registered?

OY08 AVU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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