MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
engine mount slight play
n/s/f track rod end slight play
slight fuel leak from injector area
slight oil leak
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
wipers poor
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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