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HV08 OCJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,703 mi
Last recorded127,703 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front mass amount of grease around suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side light out

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 127,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front mass amount of grease around suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side light out

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 102,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn to cordes.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (Advise to replace.) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,666 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,322 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,322 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rusty

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,638 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,638 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,495 miles

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

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 OCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

HV08 OCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is HV08 OCJ safe to buy?

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