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ML08 XRE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 88,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,128 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray loose/insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2018 69,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

undertray loose/insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 58,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 48,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre sidewall poor codition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,774 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 XRE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

ML08 XRE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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