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CX08 FZN

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,078 mi
Last recorded84,078 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,383 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,944 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 75,866 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,383 miles

Engine light on

Fail 17 Mar 2021 74,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,426 miles

Engine light is on

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,172 miles

Both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,590 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner ball swivel

offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm and is worn on outer edges just outside centre three quarters

Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner ball swivel

offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm and is worn on outer edges just outside centre three quarters

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,240 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,172 miles

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

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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CX08 FZN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol 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 CX08 FZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX08 FZN registered?

CX08 FZN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CX08 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 FZN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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