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HK08 YGE

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2022 145,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 16 V xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe/ Anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn to cords on outer edge 215/55 16 V xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle empty

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Caliper spring clip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 126,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 125,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,323 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,853 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,717 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,717 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,233 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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HK08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK08 YGE, 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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HK08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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