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MA08 TFV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 78,503 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,225 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2023 72,225 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,921 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,920 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 66,156 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has slight movement

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,194 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,075 miles

Nearside Front inner rack arm has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner rack arm has play

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner rack arm has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner rack arm has play

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,718 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,718 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,098 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,639 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as baby seat installed

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,403 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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MA08 TFV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA08 TFV, 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 MA08 TFV registered?

MA08 TFV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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