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EN08 HVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,736 mi
Last recorded124,736 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 124,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable corroded & rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Interior Door Panels damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate damper defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 124,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable corroded & rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Interior Door Panels damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate damper defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,475 miles

Engine auxiliary belt cracking or perishing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable corroded & rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch Deep scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 215.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine auxiliary belt cracking or perishing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tracking Recommended

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable corroded & rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge required to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met. Appears braking system requires to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch Deep scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 107,817 miles

Central Exhaust: shield missing where fitted as original equipment

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 215.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Serpentine belt badly cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 107,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 215.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Serpentine belt badly cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Serpentine belt badly cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 102,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Serpentine belt badly cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,176 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has scratch by wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2021 98,864 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 215.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Has scratch by wiper) (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 95,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,421 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,973 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,079 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 31,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 23,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,191 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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EN08 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EN08 HVJ, 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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EN08 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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