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CX08 UFR

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,371 mi
Last recorded145,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 145,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ELECTRONIC , POS CABLE. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 144,720 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE & INSECURE.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 144,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE & INSECURE.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 142,587 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2021 142,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill + O/S/R outer sill panel corroded, o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2020 140,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 139,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,530 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 130,530 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside park brake performance poor

air intake pipe insecure

coolant level low

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,577 miles

front brake pads low and discs lipped

o/s/f brake slightly dinding

service overdue

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lights (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low and discs lipped

o/s/f brake slightly dinding

service overdue

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,615 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc liped

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,831 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,831 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,016 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 UFR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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