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FE08 HNL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,026 mi
Last recorded150,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 HNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 150,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 130,466 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 130,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 116,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 116,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 May 2016 116,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake fluid level low

Coolant bottle empty

Items removed from view

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in rack ends

Pass 2 May 2015 102,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2015 102,430 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 89,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,346 miles

nsf wheel arch adrift,

Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf wheel arch adrift,

Pass 19 May 2011 49,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,626 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FE08 HNL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FE08 HNL, 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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FE08 HNL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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