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FX08 XSH

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XSH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,927 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,222 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes judder when applied (driving) (1.2.1 (e))

power steering tight in operation at low engine speed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,929 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,575 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside 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 has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,919 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,578 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,996 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,330 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,330 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

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 XSH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black 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 FX08 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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