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FE08 XYB

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,367 mi
Last recorded168,367 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 168,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 144,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 134,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector(s) leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 118,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,749 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge & close to limits !

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge & close to limits !

o/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

starter motor getting noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake cables rusting !

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge & close to limits !

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge & close to limits !

o/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

possible diesel injector leak ( blow by )

starter motor getting noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,087 miles

No spare wheel fitted to this vehicle.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

No spare wheel fitted to this vehicle.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted onto both outer centre row seats.beam deflector fitted onto the nearside headlight.deflectors will not meet the next mot test requirements.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted unto both centre row outer seats.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seats fitted unto both centre row outer seats.

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 XYB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE08 XYB, 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 FE08 XYB registered?

FE08 XYB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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