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HG08 UVM

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 127,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR/ JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,421 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,389 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,153 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,476 miles

under body shields damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,476 miles

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

under body shields damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,816 miles

rear plastic under tray damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,670 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,637 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions tested - but reading to low for machine to register

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions tested - but reading to low for machine to register

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,686 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 UVM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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