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HV08 STX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,137 mi
Last recorded118,137 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 STX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,011 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,008 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,484 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 79,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,336 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,336 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,726 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)

rear seat belts checked where possible unable to put rear seats in place

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

rear seat belts checked where possible unable to put rear seats in place

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,078 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 24,078 miles

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

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

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 STX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

HV08 STX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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