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EX08 EEW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,188 mi
Last recorded162,188 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 162,188 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 162,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,654 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2020 141,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,062 miles

2 different tyre sizes fitted to car

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 138,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking air bag leaking (5.3.5 (c))

2 different tyre sizes fitted to car

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bonding starting to come away (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bonding starting to come away (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms have slight play ()

Nearside Rear Outer plastic spacer washer cracked on trailing arm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms have slight play ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer plastic spacer washer cracked on trailing arm

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,491 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Suspension pump noisey

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,383 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,879 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,790 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 25,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX08 EEW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 EX08 EEW, 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 EX08 EEW registered?

EX08 EEW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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