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EF08 UKS

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 176,214 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 176,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 172,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 172,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 165,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 165,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed excessively (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 154,779 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 154,772 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,134 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 139,134 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 86,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,626 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,325 miles

offside front suspension top mount notchy on turns

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

puncture message on display

Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front suspension top mount notchy on turns

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,731 miles

front suspension top mounts slightly noisy on turns

Fail 24 Jun 2013 34,731 miles

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

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

front suspension top mounts slightly noisy on turns

Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,373 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,202 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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EF08 UKS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EF08 UKS, 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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EF08 UKS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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