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HV08 WEA

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 111,731 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear and insecure (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 110,641 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,160 miles

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

o/s cv boot weeping grease

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,160 miles

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

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

o/s cv boot weeping grease

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,800 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 95,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,279 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 86,243 miles

offside front tyre inner edge

oil leak slight

Pass 17 May 2017 83,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 83,445 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,126 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished.

Both rear beam axle front bushes perished.

Fail 6 May 2016 76,128 miles

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

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

Both front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished.

Both rear beam axle front bushes perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,934 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 38,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 6,214 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre tread cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 WEA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WEA, 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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HV08 WEA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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