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MK08 FWE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,600 mi
Last recorded113,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 113,600 miles

Front brake pads 4-5mm wear left

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

Fail 13 Jun 2025 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,846 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 96,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 90,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 52,671 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,951 miles

Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,230 miles

o/s/f top mount slight knocking

Fail 8 Feb 2011 18,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f top mount slight knocking

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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MK08 FWE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 MK08 FWE, 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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MK08 FWE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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