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FL08 DXE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,075 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level is low

Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,319 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Indicator Lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,317 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Wiper blade rubber slightly damaged & starting to smear

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape & feathered to inner edge

Rear brake discs becoming pitted & corroded

Rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has light moisture of grease

Fail 6 Feb 2020 61,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has light moisture of grease

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,734 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 57,734 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,650 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 44,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,407 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,687 miles

rear discs slightly corroded hence 26% imbalance.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 17,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded hence 26% imbalance.

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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FL08 DXE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL08 DXE, 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 FL08 DXE registered?

FL08 DXE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FL08 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 DXE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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