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CA08 XLD

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,292 mi
Last recorded110,292 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,292 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,718 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,867 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clip holding bulb in position missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

injector leaking air

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,080 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,077 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 XLD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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