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MT08 XGE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 114,880 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,930 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,715 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,715 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,920 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,844 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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MT08 XGE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT08 XGE, 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 MT08 XGE registered?

MT08 XGE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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