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PG08 YSW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,647 mi
Last recorded132,647 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,647 miles

N/S/F Sill corroded and holed

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess At compensator (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vibration on take up of drive

Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,646 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S/F Sill corroded and holed

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess At compensator (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner wing insecure and rubbing on wheel

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vibration on take up of drive

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,956 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both front sills

Fail 15 Jan 2020 127,956 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion to both front sills

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view heavy score marking (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 123,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view heavy score marking (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,010 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,333 miles

Advise handbrake efficiency required limit only just met

Advise no cambelt change history given/supplied

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger items ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 110,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise handbrake efficiency required limit only just met

Advise no cambelt change history given/supplied

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 103,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,365 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,346 miles

o/s head light bumper and wing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,582 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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PG08 YSW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PG08 YSW, 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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PG08 YSW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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