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AV08 AXH

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,984 mi
Last recorded153,984 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 149,145 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 145,365 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 145,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Nov 2021 139,508 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,508 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,852 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 118,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,777 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 107,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 101,696 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 101,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,074 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 32,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV08 AXH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AV08 AXH, 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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AV08 AXH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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