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HY08 TUV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,797 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 121,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear occasional seats fooled down at time of test

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly fried (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 121,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear occasional seats fooled down at time of test

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly fried (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,965 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 107,965 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working nearside front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 86,057 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,922 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,437 miles

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r hand brake cable corrodind

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,295 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,434 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,630 miles

boyh front tyres are wearing low, near side front tyre has side wall damage and both front and rear brake pads are near limit

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,184 miles

O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 31,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

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 TUV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TUV, 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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HY08 TUV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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