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ML08 XFB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 52,017 miles

Engine service indicator on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise from aux belt area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 52,017 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine service indicator on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise from aux belt area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 46,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded off and insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,463 miles

center exhaust hanging bracket corroded off exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 30,496 miles

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

clutch very high

engine coolant level on min

engine service indicator on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,479 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,886 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 6,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 6,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,970 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 XFB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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