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ML08 XEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,975 mi
Last recorded73,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,975 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under-body suspension and brake corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 64,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under-body suspension and brake corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,425 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 51,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,947 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,059 miles

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

water inside o/s rear lamp

Fail 27 Apr 2012 7,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

water inside o/s rear lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 6,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,039 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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ML08 XEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 ML08 XEJ, 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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ML08 XEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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