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EY08 XGE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,377 mi
Last recorded98,377 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,189 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip to screen

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,040 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip to screen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,359 miles

Offside oil leak (drive shaft seal leaking)

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,722 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,054 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,790 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 38,543 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front & nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 13 May 2011 15,771 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 15,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,507 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres 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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EY08 XGE 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 63.6%.

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 EY08 XGE, 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 EY08 XGE registered?

EY08 XGE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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