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DV08 HHG

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,828 mi
Last recorded126,828 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2020 126,828 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rattling noise from engine!

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replacement Recommended! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling air bag (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling air bag (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and very slight binding (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and very slight binding (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,361 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Tailgate spoiler loose (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,545 miles

Rear tyres are going out of shape across tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,881 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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DV08 HHG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DV08 HHG, 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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DV08 HHG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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