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HG08 MVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,113 mi
Last recorded20,113 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,113 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,243 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 19,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,597 miles

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 1 Apr 2021 18,597 miles

Power steering inoperative Very heavy under operation when in stationary position (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Arch liner saturated in fluid. Suspect leak from power steering component. Unable to visualise.

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 2 Apr 2020 18,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 15,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,001 miles

Front both tyres perished

Front both tyres perished

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,716 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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HG08 MVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HG08 MVJ, 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 HG08 MVJ registered?

HG08 MVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HG08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 MVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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