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HG08 UMX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,835 mi
Last recorded190,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 190,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not reducing overall structural strength

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 190,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not reducing overall structural strength

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 177,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front non component corrosion

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 177,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure top mounting missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front non component corrosion

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 163,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 149,954 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal has got corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 149,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal has got corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 137,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 137,238 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 124,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 124,922 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 114,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

mil light on

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2018 114,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

mil light on

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2017 100,633 miles

front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 25 May 2017 100,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 May 2016 91,222 miles

Mil lamp on

Fail 25 May 2016 91,222 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Mil lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,259 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s number plate lamp not fully secure, but is working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,158 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HG08 UMX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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