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PF08 FVB

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,065 mi
Last recorded182,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 182,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 182,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,812 miles

Corrosion lip both front discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak underside of engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 41,046 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Handbrake cable slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 35,606 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Handbrake cables slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 35,606 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Handbrake cables slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 29,202 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 29,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage but no cord or ply visable

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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PF08 FVB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red 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 PF08 FVB, 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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PF08 FVB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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