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FH08 ZWF

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,101 mi
Last recorded171,101 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 171,101 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 171,040 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine and gear box move when taking up drive

oil around engine

smoke reading high just passed test

fan belt very weak about to break

Fail 15 Aug 2025 170,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driver's seat with a defective structure OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from engine MULTI RIBBED BELT JUMPED PULLEY. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's seat with a defective structure OUTER SILL CORROSION . (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOPLEG MOUNT SIEZED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC FACE RUSTY( PAD STICKING ). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE DISC SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,539 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn and noisy

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 157,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn and noisy

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,832 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 142,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2022 129,537 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 129,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,859 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 128,859 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,967 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,243 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,922 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,337 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,337 miles

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

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 ZWF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZWF, 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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FH08 ZWF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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