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CX08 UEV

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 139,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 133,070 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 133,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

aux drive belt is split & fraying suspect alt pulley seized or tensioner faulty

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 126,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 120,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 120,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,466 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper is split

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,691 miles

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

nearside front tyre has chunks out of outter side wall not to cords

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,732 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

hand brake cables rusting

Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine oil level low

hand brake cables rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,859 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

park brake cables corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

park brake cables corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,387 miles

rear seats (3rd row) not up at time of test , unable to check rear seat belts

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 UEV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UEV, 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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CX08 UEV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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