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EL08 HAM

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,111 mi
Last recorded116,111 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 HAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,111 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder zero tread near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 116,042 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder zero tread near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre perishing/ cuts in tread near fail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 112,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre perishing/ cuts in tread near fail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,258 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 109,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,974 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,638 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 67,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,628 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

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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EL08 HAM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EL08 HAM, 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 EL08 HAM registered?

EL08 HAM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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