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ML08 XDW

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,898 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 98,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,741 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES ALMOST THROUGH TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DETERIORATING AND HAS CUTS BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES ALMOST THROUGH TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DETERIORATING AND HAS CUTS BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,328 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,055 miles

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

advise both front top strutt mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,889 miles

front brake discs getting worn

offside and nearside front tyres and nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

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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ML08 XDW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML08 XDW, 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 ML08 XDW registered?

ML08 XDW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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