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HY08 VZD

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,885 mi
Last recorded110,885 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,885 miles

Offside Front suspension noise suspect strut top mount

Fail 9 Dec 2025 110,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 105,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 100,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,553 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,383 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,383 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,405 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,698 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,392 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 74,316 miles

Steering system slightly rough spring mount (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,818 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in NSR tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,558 miles

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

damage to n/s/r road wheel.

damage to n/s/r tyre wall.

n/s/r+n/s/f+o/s/f tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,404 miles

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

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 VZD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

HY08 VZD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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