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CX08 UEB

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,448 mi
Last recorded163,448 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 163,448 miles

chips in screen

front no plate marked

front pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2020 163,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chips in screen

front no plate marked

front pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,437 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 159,188 miles

chips in screen

front no plate faded

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2019 159,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chips in screen

front no plate faded

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2018 151,830 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 151,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,609 miles

front no plate marked

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2017 130,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate marked

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,428 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/starting to lip

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

Coolant bottle empty

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/starting to lip

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

Coolant bottle empty

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,133 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,341 miles

couldnt produce print out for emission data due to reading to low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,545 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 UEB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

CX08 UEB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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