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AA08 HPX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,062 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

both strut top bearings noisey and rough when rotated lock to lock

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

both strut top bearings noisey and rough when rotated lock to lock

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,212 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,528 miles

both front strut top mounts worn

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,528 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts worn

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,727 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted.

both rear tyres sidewall deterioated.

chips on windscreen.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,010 miles

handbrake performance 16%, legal limit 16%

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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AA08 HPX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA08 HPX, 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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AA08 HPX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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