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MT08 XGR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,498 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,642 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 64,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,411 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 56,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,060 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,050 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 51,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 48,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,689 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 39,218 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2014 39,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres cracking up on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2013 32,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,759 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 XGR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGR, 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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MT08 XGR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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