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CA08 XLP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,885 mi
Last recorded109,885 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 109,885 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,314 miles

Rear boot damaged and registration plate lights taped on

Rear bumper has damage

Fail 7 Nov 2023 107,314 miles

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

Rear boot damaged and registration plate lights taped on

Rear bumper has damage

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Repair to boot lid number plate lights held in with tape

Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,955 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Repair to boot lid number plate lights held in with tape

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,919 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 90,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,830 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,772 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,869 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 42,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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