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DK08 XPL

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,699 mi
Last recorded94,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,699 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,218 miles

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2019 91,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre close to limit and badly worn on inside edge

play in nearside of steering rack

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,657 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,747 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,735 miles

signs of grease around n ear side front cv gaitor

Fail 6 Jul 2013 64,735 miles

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

signs of grease around n ear side front cv gaitor

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 42,031 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,031 miles

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

rear brakes binding

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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DK08 XPL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK08 XPL, 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 DK08 XPL registered?

DK08 XPL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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