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CA08 XLR

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,372 mi
Last recorded168,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 168,372 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 168,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,106 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 150,898 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 150,898 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 143,536 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 143,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 128,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 128,346 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,160 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,160 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component insecure rack boot (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 108,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint locking nut of a different type to O/S

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint locking nut of a different type to O/S

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,993 miles

nearside rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,992 miles

All discs wearing. Nearside rear pads getting low. Front pads getting low.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,137 miles

both tyres on wear bars

n/s/r rear tyre as nail in it

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both tyres on wear bars

n/s/r rear tyre as nail in it

Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,518 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 XLR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLR, 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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What year was CA08 XLR registered?

CA08 XLR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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