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PE08 MFO

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 MFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,411 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,411 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing tight

Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing tight

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and rough (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak at engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and rough (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored due to brake pad worn down to metal (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,945 miles

Offside Front top strut top bearing

esp light on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top strut top bearing

esp light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,884 miles

n/s parking brake requires attention

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,884 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,842 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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PE08 MFO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PE08 MFO, 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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PE08 MFO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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