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HG08 XXO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,068 mi
Last recorded129,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 129,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 129,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 116,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,414 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 47,177 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2011 28,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,130 miles

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

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 XXO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

HG08 XXO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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