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CX08 SSU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 SSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,835 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 101,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 97,897 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and old license disc removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,174 miles

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

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disks. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Near side rear wheel stiff to turn.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,333 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,331 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,613 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,315 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Nearside Front Play in steering arm

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,315 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering arm

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,568 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,896 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,896 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 757 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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CX08 SSU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CX08 SSU, 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 CX08 SSU registered?

CX08 SSU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 SSU safe to buy?

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