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HW08 FFO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,432 mi
Last recorded89,432 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,816 miles

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,435 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,349 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,349 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,177 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 32,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Feb 2013 24,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,428 miles

cracking in the tread n/s front tyre

cracking in the tread of o/s front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,566 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 FFO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW08 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

HW08 FFO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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