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CA08 OAU

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,604 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 38,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose union excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,059 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,059 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,977 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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CA08 OAU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OAU, 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

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What year was CA08 OAU registered?

CA08 OAU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CA08 OAU safe to buy?

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