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MW08 XOT

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,451 mi
Last recorded122,451 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 122,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 108,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 108,342 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working On door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror defective / glass moves when indicators operated ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,071 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,069 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,820 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 62,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour anti pollution light on (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc face (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

2nd row of rear seats folded away, unable to fully inspect seat belts

Engine warning light on

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,033 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on the inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,548 miles

engine management light stays. on anti polution fault?

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,256 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,669 miles

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

both wiper blade rubbers deteriorated slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blade rubbers deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,135 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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MW08 XOT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MW08 XOT, 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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MW08 XOT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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