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HG08 MVL

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,294 mi
Last recorded166,294 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 166,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front drop link gaiters split

interior mirror loose

Fail 24 Oct 2019 166,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front drop link gaiters split

interior mirror loose

Pass 27 Jun 2018 156,437 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,852 miles

engine mount slight play

n/s/f track rod end slight play

slight fuel leak from injector area

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 152,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers poor

Fail 6 Jul 2016 152,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2015 179,178 miles

Engine ; oil leaks ?

Note ; engine under guard is missing

Note ; exhaust heat shield is insecure at steering rack

Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitetd , restricting views

Fail 25 Jun 2015 149,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes ; *** Front brake discs corroded / worn past service wear limt , suspect weakened *** Recommend replace

Brakes ; n/s/f brake pads worn thin

Engine ; oil leaks ?

Note ; engine under guard is missing

Note ; exhaust heat shield is insecure at steering rack

Note ; new brake pads fitted with these discs will probably take a long time to bed in . Brake performance test will probably show an imbalance & may fail retest ?

Steering ; n/s & o/s steering arms have play at inner joints

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitetd , restricting views

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,124 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin , close to limit , recommend replace

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

Engine ; oil leaks

Note ; engine under guard missing

Note ; lump of mud & straw stuck between gearbox & subframe

Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

Steering ; slight play n/s steering arm inner joint , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on edges

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 1 Jul 2014 144,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin , close to limit , recommend replace

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

Engine ; oil leaks

Note ; engine under guard missing

Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs

Note ; lump of mud & straw stuck between gearbox & subframe

Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

Steering ; slight play n/s steering arm inner joint , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on edges

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Jun 2013 138,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,595 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 29 Jun 2012 127,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Apr 2011 121,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 121,591 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 MVL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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