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DS08 XWK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,754 mi
Last recorded101,754 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing as it comes through chassis in engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 101,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing as it comes through chassis in engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,086 miles

All passenger seats occupied at time of test. Cannot assess seatbelts.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,686 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 70,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,171 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,970 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)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,717 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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DS08 XWK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DS08 XWK, 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 DS08 XWK registered?

DS08 XWK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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