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CY08 HWM

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 157,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 157,007 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 145,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 145,269 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 136,076 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 May 2020 135,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 108,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,860 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,826 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,826 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,760 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,760 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,768 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 13,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,036 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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CY08 HWM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 CY08 HWM, 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 CY08 HWM registered?

CY08 HWM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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