CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA08 AOV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 AOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 78,260 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 78,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 69,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,858 miles

Nearside Front very slight play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2023 58,858 miles

Nearside Front very slight play in steering

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,263 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 46,263 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,118 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 44,118 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,821 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,422 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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA08 AOV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA08 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA08 AOV?

You can check the full history of CA08 AOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA08 AOV registered?

CA08 AOV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 AOV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA08 AOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA08 AOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.