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FG08 HRX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight exhaust leak from front section.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,391 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight exhaust leak from front section.

Pass 22 May 2017 90,466 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust leak past injector.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2015 67,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,705 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside centre seat base not locking into the down position

Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside centre seat base not locking into the down position

Pass 23 May 2011 38,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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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FG08 HRX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG08 HRX, 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 FG08 HRX registered?

FG08 HRX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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