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EO08 VLW

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,499 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,499 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,554 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,236 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,236 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,396 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge slightly wearing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,065 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,236 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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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EO08 VLW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EO08 VLW, 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 EO08 VLW registered?

EO08 VLW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EO08 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VLW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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