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AF08 HZR

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,971 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,503 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 99,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,061 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,061 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,408 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,426 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Dec 2021 94,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 80,254 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,265 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 65,265 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,145 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,863 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,755 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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AF08 HZR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF08 HZR, 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 AF08 HZR registered?

AF08 HZR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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