CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV08 DHX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,107 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 131,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,740 miles

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

Engine sump corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,715 miles

Unable to carry out a full inspection of some of the rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,715 miles

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

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

Unable to carry out a full inspection of some of the rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,602 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)

front discs are lipped and pitted

play in n/s/f inner rack joint

both front tyres are worn right on the inner edge looks like its right down to its last layer

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,602 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs are lipped and pitted

play in n/s/f inner rack joint

both front tyres are worn right on the inner edge looks like its right down to its last layer

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,567 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,567 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn slightly

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV08 DHX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV08 DHX, 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

How do I check the history of HV08 DHX?

You can check the full history of HV08 DHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV08 DHX registered?

HV08 DHX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is HV08 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 DHX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV08 DHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV08 DHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.