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CE08 XSG

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,792 mi
Last recorded106,792 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 93,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,567 miles

fuel tank wet but no visible leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,565 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank wet but no visible leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,539 miles

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,539 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres on legal limit

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,310 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,310 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads clip not fitted correctly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,548 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)

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 XSG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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