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HT08 GYB

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

150,594 mi
Last recorded150,594 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,594 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 4 Oct 2025 150,570 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill sill corrosion within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low ust above markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 139,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 135,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 131,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,311 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions exceeding manufactures limit plate 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,740 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Fail 28 Sep 2019 115,576 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted in rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 106,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,696 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,619 miles

both front tyres worn low 215/55/16

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,619 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low 215/55/16

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,600 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,600 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,912 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,734 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,022 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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HT08 GYB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 HT08 GYB, 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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HT08 GYB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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