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HG08 UWN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,082 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 118,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 29 Aug 2023 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,496 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (Various Small Cuts No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (Various Small Cuts No Cords Visible at Present) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,353 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,135 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 18,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 18,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,375 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 UWN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

HG08 UWN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is HG08 UWN safe to buy?

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