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EX08 SYZ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,342 miles

HEAD LAMPS CLOUDY

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING 9(CHECK 6000 MILES)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,672 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 did two test 12 times over 80 degrees (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 104,720 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 101,192 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,730 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,499 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,629 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,476 miles

close to legal limit on inner egde of o/side front tyre.

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 SYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX08 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

EX08 SYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EX08 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SYZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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