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CE08 FHL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,494 mi
Last recorded153,494 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 153,394 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 135,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,849 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front nail in tyre

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,416 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nails in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,416 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nails in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,637 miles

Driver's window inop

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,637 miles

Driver's window inop

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,944 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,340 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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CE08 FHL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CE08 FHL, 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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CE08 FHL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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