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MD08 AEL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 145,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 145,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and low

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,023 miles

Nearside Front water ingress front lamp

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

screenwash resevoir leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lense (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 121,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,387 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,898 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,999 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 54,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,882 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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MD08 AEL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MD08 AEL, 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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MD08 AEL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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