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DN08 VCW

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,126 mi
Last recorded108,126 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,126 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,506 miles

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,950 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2019 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,634 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Feathered inner edge, and has a helical ridged fastener embedded in the tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,708 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

N/S/R Tyre nail in tread area

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,005 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,999 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake 100 & n/s handbrake 160 both no lock

rear brake pads look low

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 35,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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DN08 VCW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN08 VCW, 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 DN08 VCW registered?

DN08 VCW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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