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MW02 OCT

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 OCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,094 miles

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

sills

Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,094 miles

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

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

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

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

sills

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,920 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,208 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front sill holed by corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front sill holed by corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,042 miles

Front 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,013 miles

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

Front 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 75,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,450 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,248 miles

both rear tyres are 2mm

oil level low

rear occasional seat belts not checked due to loaded boot

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are 2mm

oil level low

rear occasional seat belts not checked due to loaded boot

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,690 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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MW02 OCT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW02 OCT, 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 MW02 OCT registered?

MW02 OCT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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