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EX08 TAU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 56,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 56,050 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,597 miles

Offside HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY SLGHTLY LOW

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 53,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,196 miles

discs lipped

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,099 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,702 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 33,702 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very thin. (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,306 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 30,306 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,368 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,818 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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EX08 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

EX08 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EX08 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 TAU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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