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HG08 UWP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,949 mi
Last recorded110,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,949 miles

Front pads look low

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

no oil in engine add 2lts of 5w30 oil

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger front lower arm REAR bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers front lower arm REAR bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 102,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger front lower arm REAR bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers front lower arm REAR bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine service light is on

lower gearbox mounting deteriorating

nearside & offside number plate light lenses deteriorating

rear row of seatbelts not tested

Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine service light is on

lower gearbox mounting deteriorating

nearside & offside number plate light lenses deteriorating

rear row of seatbelts not tested

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear row of seatbelts not tested

Fail 4 Aug 2022 90,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge worn & cut, 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear row of seatbelts not tested

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,097 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,097 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,384 miles

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

The tow ball has a cover fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,384 miles

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

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

The engine service light is on.

The tow ball has a cover fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge/side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake only just met lower limit

rear tailgate handle/number plate light trim insecure

vehicle tested as having 5 seats

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,447 miles

tow ball cover fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,447 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inside & outside edges worn, 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 60,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working fitted a LLB501 Capless bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" aero blade (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,760 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,760 miles

child seats fitted to rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

towbar electrics faulty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,794 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 21,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

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 UWP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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