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HW52 AVE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,991 mi
Last recorded110,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 110,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 105,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 105,045 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

air intake pipes insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2022 98,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

air intake pipes insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,748 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))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2020 90,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2016 54,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front mud flaps loose but not insecure

slight damage to nearside rear fog light unit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front mud flaps loose but not insecure

slight damage to nearside rear fog light unit

Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front tyre is worn low

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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HW52 AVE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 HW52 AVE, 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 HW52 AVE registered?

HW52 AVE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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