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HV08 SVW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,627 mi
Last recorded139,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,720 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 122,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,284 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,055 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,908 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

under tray partially insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,806 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,254 miles

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,685 miles

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

o/s/f track rod slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,961 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

front pads look worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,165 miles

emissions too low to register on smoke meter

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 SVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

HV08 SVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is HV08 SVW safe to buy?

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