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PE08 SYS

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,002 mi
Last recorded133,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 SYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear units (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in sidewall, tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting too wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been scrubbing on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,654 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 100,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

coolant below minimuim

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,019 miles

Offside Rear light broken but not showing white light

number plate light cover broken

Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,789 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective items not tested as bonnet wont open (8.4.2)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center belt (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear light broken but not showing white light

front discs worn scored and in pour condition

number plate light cover broken

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,315 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 67,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 50,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,371 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 18 May 2011 19,371 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad wear

front nearside tyre tread wear

zero exhaust emmissions recorded

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 SYS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE08 SYS, 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 SYS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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