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ML08 XFM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,207 mi
Last recorded198,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 198,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not in bulb holder, headlight insert loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Heatshield loose from front to back

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill underneath lower front wing rotten

Offside Front OSF Side light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats folded down, unable to check seatbelts

Pass 4 Apr 2025 188,915 miles

Central Rear Level sensor not attached

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And outer)(Inner ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirments just met

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 188,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Level sensor not attached

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And outer)(Inner ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirments just met

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 174,270 miles

N/S/F Outer sill repairs covered in under seal

O/S/R Brake poor effort

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 174,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

O/S/R Brake poor effort

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 157,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 147,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

emissions pass because no limit displayed anyway but figures would be to high for a dpf

suspension fault on dah but air suspension has been removed

Fail 18 Mar 2022 147,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect think the bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

emissions pass because no limit displayed anyway but figures would be to high for a dpf

suspension fault on dah but air suspension has been removed

Pass 6 Apr 2021 142,107 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,240 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 119,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,780 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,858 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 XFM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML08 XFM, 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 XFM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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