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CA08 XRT

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,295 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 91,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,959 miles

o/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,054 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 31,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 23,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XRT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

CA08 XRT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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