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CE08 XWS

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,313 mi
Last recorded28,313 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on outer edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyres slightly deformed on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2026 28,313 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on outer edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyres slightly deformed on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 21,361 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,463 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 19,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass partially covered in tape ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,123 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 19,123 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,657 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,392 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass covered by tape (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,489 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 11,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,074 miles

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyre walls deteriorated slightly

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,542 miles

discs corroded & worn

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 6,894 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 XWS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

CE08 XWS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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