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HV08 JWL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,410 mi
Last recorded116,410 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,703 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,394 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,292 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat central row (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake efficiency poor

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,965 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,900 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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HV08 JWL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JWL, 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 HV08 JWL registered?

HV08 JWL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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