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DE08 DYX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,037 mi
Last recorded65,037 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 59,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,342 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 56,342 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,757 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres edges of tread are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount strap corroded & broken (recommend repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 46,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 42,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 42,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 37,474 miles

all tyres slightly perished

both sides front tyres tread close to limit & inner edges worn smooth

nearside rear shock absorber slight weep of fluid

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 19 May 2016 33,386 miles

nearside front tyre nail in tread (recommend repair/replace)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread (recommend repair/replace)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 18,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,194 miles

all tyres are deterioating (splitting/cracking).

offside front tyre has a repair.

nearside front tyre outer wall badly worn.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,732 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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DE08 DYX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 DYX, 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 DE08 DYX registered?

DE08 DYX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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