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PE08 RSY

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,679 mi
Last recorded161,679 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 RSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 161,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 161,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 129,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 129,946 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,631 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,286 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RSY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RSY, 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 PE08 RSY registered?

PE08 RSY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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