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HY08 XWP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,513 mi
Last recorded54,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,217 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 51,217 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 47,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

spare wheel loose

Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 3,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 3,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 2,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 2,537 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2011 2,517 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all tyres slightly cracked

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 XWP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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