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HJ08 XEN

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 43,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective tread splitting ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,358 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,212 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,221 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,072 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HJ08 XEN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ08 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 XEN registered?

HJ08 XEN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HJ08 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 XEN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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