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MT08 ZZG

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,615 miles

left hand front fog light unit damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2025 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

left hand front fog light unit damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,343 miles

deterioration in both sides front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes.

Fail 4 Dec 2024 93,343 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both brake lights (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

deterioration in both sides front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 91,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,986 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass missing

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats folded down at time of test unable to fully check seats and seat belts ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 87,975 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

N/S/F fog lamp glass missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Bulb dim (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats folded down at time of test unable to fully check seats and seat belts ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,997 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top sat on body work (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top sat on body work (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,339 miles

Front both front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,597 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake performance lower than offside rear 43% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,497 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 38,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 26,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,688 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 ZZG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT08 ZZG, 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 ZZG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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