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PK08 FTE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,697 mi
Last recorded133,697 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 133,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 133,678 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 133,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,579 miles

Handbrake only just meets requirements

Fail 4 Oct 2019 119,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,794 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,794 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,724 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes greased up unable to carry out proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,886 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,693 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,429 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 FTE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK08 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

PK08 FTE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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