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HY08 XWC

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,334 mi
Last recorded127,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 119,104 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,576 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has a split inner sidewall but no exposed cords

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside headlamp has a broken mounting but is not insecure,aim not affected

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but has no exposed cords

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,267 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XWC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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