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AU08 XMR

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,363 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,630 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,662 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,811 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 64,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 62,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,389 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,906 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,906 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2011 19,504 miles

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

nail in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,504 miles

nail in drivers side rear tyre

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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AU08 XMR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU08 XMR, 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 AU08 XMR registered?

AU08 XMR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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