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FX08 XSK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,963 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak drive shaft oil seal

Pass 9 May 2019 101,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 101,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside Rears. ()

Fail 3 May 2018 93,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside Rears. ()

Pass 11 May 2017 88,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 215/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,756 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,529 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,076 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seats and seatbelts 6 and 7 not checked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,928 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XSK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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