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FH08 HLU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,289 mi
Last recorded113,289 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f caliper spring missing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,302 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 91,284 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 81,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,590 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,355 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres have uneven tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,575 miles

Offside front tyre has inner shoulder wear evident

Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,575 miles

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

Offside front tyre has inner shoulder wear evident

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 50,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm

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

Offside front tyre has inner shoulder wear evident

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has inner shoulder wear evident

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Pass 2 May 2012 32,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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FH08 HLU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FH08 HLU, 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 FH08 HLU registered?

FH08 HLU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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