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HY08 XVH

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,656 mi
Last recorded79,656 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,653 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 69,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE play ()

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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,048 miles

Front tyres worn heavily worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service light on

n/s/r and o/s/r damage noted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn heavily worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service light on

n/s/r and o/s/r damage noted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,645 miles

o/s/r damage noted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 44,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r damage noted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,805 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 19,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,872 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 XVH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

HY08 XVH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is HY08 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 XVH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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