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HY08 VBU

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,959 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,289 miles

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit damaged

clip removed from offside front seatbelt to verify retraction mechanism working

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 49,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,977 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,040 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,255 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,247 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall.

offside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,119 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 11,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,628 miles

n/s/f tyre damage to outer wall

slight body damage

Pass 7 Feb 2011 4,862 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 VBU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY08 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

HY08 VBU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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