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FL08 ZWM

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,101 mi
Last recorded132,101 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 132,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 126,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

under body slightly painted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 125,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 121,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear upper position lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,488 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear upper position lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,873 miles

Offside Front edges worn and perished

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both tyres perishing and should be checked

knocking through suspension on drive take up forward and reverse that should be checked , under trays fitted obscuring view of mounts etc

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,772 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

knocking from under vehicle on clutch take up , possible mount or possibly nearside track rod end

offside front tyre edges worn - tyre under inflated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

knocking from under vehicle on clutch take up , possible mount or possibly nearside track rod end

offside front tyre edges worn - tyre under inflated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,747 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 18 Jun 2015 110,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Pass 27 May 2014 104,813 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 104,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 96,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 96,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 91,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 91,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,780 miles

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 ZWM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL08 ZWM, 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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FL08 ZWM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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