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CA08 XLB

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,307 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,604 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective DETACHED/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UCLEAR, DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S & N/S BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 92,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective DETACHED/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS APPEAR TO BE AT OR BELOW 1.5MM LIMIT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND/OR REPAIR REQUIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS APPEAR TO BE AT OR BELOW 1.5MM LIMIT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND/OR REPAIR REQUIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UCLEAR, DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S & N/S BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,042 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 May 2019 56,139 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 49,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 49,972 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 43,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 34,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 34,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 27,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 22,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 22,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 May 2013 19,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 19,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 17,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,382 miles

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

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 XLB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLB, 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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CA08 XLB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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