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HW08 CVU

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,861 mi
Last recorded90,861 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,936 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 84,936 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 78,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 78,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 70,423 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 70,411 miles

Offside Rear Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard pat fluid tank missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking out (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,461 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,943 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,647 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,647 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,611 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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HW08 CVU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HW08 CVU, 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 HW08 CVU registered?

HW08 CVU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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