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AC08 CUX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,828 mi
Last recorded94,828 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 94,819 miles

Position lamp not working n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working o/s and n/s (3.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear starting to wear on edge and crack (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front outer cv boot clip deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,163 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,412 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,412 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,874 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,460 miles

Both front tyres getting low at edges (215/55W16)

Both rear tyres out of shape (215/55W16)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Both front tyres getting low at edges (215/55W16)

Both rear tyres out of shape (215/55W16)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,303 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AC08 CUX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AC08 CUX, 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 AC08 CUX registered?

AC08 CUX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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