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EA08 ZSX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 89,626 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 77,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 May 2017 77,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,187 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

offside door mirror slightly damaged. we advise it is replaced

Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,137 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

offside door mirror slightly damaged. we advise it is replaced

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,377 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,921 miles

rear tyres low / worn on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 51,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres at 2-3 mm tread and worn on both edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,296 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EA08 ZSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA08 ZSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 ZSX registered?

EA08 ZSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is EA08 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ZSX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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