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FX08 UMV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill below drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below drivers door. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILLS AREA /SKIRT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected LENS DAMAGED (EMITTING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR) (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT BUSH'S HAVE PLAY/BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREADREMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER CORNER SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILLS AREA /SIDE SKIRT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SIDE SKIRTS CORRODED (FRONT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER CORNER SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TYRE CENTRAL AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 111,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO CORDS EXPOSED (INNER SIDE) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SIDE SKIRTS CORRODED (FRONT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER CORNER SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TYRE CENTRAL AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread [215/55/16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread [215/55/16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,466 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 43,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,110 miles

wipers starting to judder

Fail 10 Feb 2014 36,110 miles

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

wipers starting to judder

Fail 13 Feb 2013 28,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,088 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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FX08 UMV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FX08 UMV, 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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FX08 UMV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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