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CP08 XCW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 75,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,048 miles

Front child seats fitted

Nearside Front head lamp has moisture in lamp

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,048 miles

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

Front child seats fitted

Nearside Front head lamp has moisture in lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing on edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 26,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,796 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 23,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 20,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 20,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 15,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 15,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XCW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP08 XCW, 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 CP08 XCW registered?

CP08 XCW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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