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HW58 FGU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,993 mi
Last recorded165,993 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 FGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 165,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 146,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,362 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 8,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HW58 FGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW58 FGU, 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 HW58 FGU registered?

HW58 FGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is HW58 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 FGU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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