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ML08 XRW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,455 miles

n/s and o/s/f body sills starting to corroded, not excessive or to the point of failure yet

Fail 13 May 2024 62,452 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f body sills starting to corroded, not excessive or to the point of failure yet

Pass 28 Jun 2023 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE. Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE. Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 58,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE. Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE. Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,513 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,755 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 26,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,860 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 XRW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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