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DV08 MLK

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,706 mi
Last recorded104,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,706 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 104,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,149 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,242 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,738 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,356 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring fouling suspension leg (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front suspension top mount bearing rough

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,671 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,671 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 44,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,532 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,532 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,898 miles

rear o/s tyre worn low 215-55-16

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,417 miles

front o/s tyre worn low 215-55-16

plastic under cover damaged

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 MLK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV08 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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