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CE08 FGU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,849 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,522 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,556 miles

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

front number plate cracked ... advise to replace

nearside front lower head lamp support broken ... head lamp secure with bonnet down

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle too clean for blip test

unable to test rear seats/seat belts as boot full

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle too clean for blip test

unable to test rear seats/seat belts as boot full

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre 2.71mm and cracking

offside front tyre 3.4mm and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,245 miles

nearside front tyre 2.71mm and cracking

offside front tyre 3.4mm and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,833 miles

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)

front discs corroded on the outside of the inner edges

nearside outer cv boot loose but holding

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

front discs corroded on the outside of the inner edges

nearside outer cv boot loose but holding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,603 miles

nearside rear tyre below 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,516 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored and lipped but not seriously weakened

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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CE08 FGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE08 FGU, 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 CE08 FGU registered?

CE08 FGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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