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HG08 XYA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,728 mi
Last recorded165,728 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 XYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 165,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 165,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 148,607 miles

nearside front outer cv boot perished

Fail 5 Jun 2021 148,509 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,300 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,897 miles

Front Upper top mount bearings slightly rough on lock to lock

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 134,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Upper top mount bearings slightly rough on lock to lock

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 123,482 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,392 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,467 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 26,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,629 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 XYA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

HG08 XYA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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