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AB08 CDX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,133 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat down seat belts not cheaked

Fail 7 Oct 2021 117,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat down seat belts not cheaked

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 99,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,923 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,426 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.B.7]

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,426 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 61,090 miles

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

dents to underside rear sill n/s and o/s

Fail 8 May 2014 61,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dents to underside rear sill n/s and o/s

Pass 7 May 2013 48,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2012 37,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 37,360 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 2 May 2011 25,454 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2011 25,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AB08 CDX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AB08 CDX, 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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AB08 CDX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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