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PK08 FTA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,744 mi
Last recorded73,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,939 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,531 miles

Rear fog light switch faulty

unable to check boot seats or seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak from air con compresor

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,384 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 63,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,178 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2021 59,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,074 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,879 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,255 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm cracked and split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,557 miles

o/s/r tyre has ages cracks in tread

Fail 12 Dec 2011 18,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,529 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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PK08 FTA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK08 FTA, 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 PK08 FTA registered?

PK08 FTA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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