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HY08 TKF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 110,972 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Aug 2024 105,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Mar 2021 105,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyre treads low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,844 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,654 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc pads low?

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake disc pads low?

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,249 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake disc pads low?

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake disc pads low?

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,468 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,399 miles

Boot grab handle missing (But can still be opened)

High level brake lamp (1 of the bulbs not working)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,399 miles

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

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

Boot grab handle missing (But can still be opened)

High level brake lamp (1 of the bulbs not working)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,343 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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HY08 TKF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HY08 TKF, 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 HY08 TKF registered?

HY08 TKF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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