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MF08 HGG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,313 mi
Last recorded73,313 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,313 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,603 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 68,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,897 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,455 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly bulb retaining spring missing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,128 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,400 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,927 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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MF08 HGG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF08 HGG, 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 MF08 HGG registered?

MF08 HGG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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