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CP08 RXL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 RXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2026 101,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 84,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 62,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 62,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,664 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,539 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,406 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section - will re-weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot minor insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear disc backplates deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,790 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,790 miles

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

Stop lamp not working faulty switch (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F Brake disc scored

O/S/F Wing and bumper damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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CP08 RXL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CP08 RXL, 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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CP08 RXL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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