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AV08 HTC

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 143,018 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 143,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,752 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 137,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 131,449 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 68,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 37,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,050 miles

nsr tyre low on inner edge

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 HTC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTC, 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 HTC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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