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HW08 HGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 HGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 40,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 39,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,114 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,504 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 31,360 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 29,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,576 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and showing uneven wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,138 miles

Front tyres starting to perish and getting low on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,633 miles

Age related wear showing on front tyres

Pass 9 May 2012 8,937 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 8,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 8,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,307 miles

all four tyres perrishing

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 HGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

HW08 HGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is HW08 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 HGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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