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OU08 YLX

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,762 mi
Last recorded108,762 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2024 99,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,818 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))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,202 miles

Boot lid trim slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm in places on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs poor condition

front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,495 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm in places on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs poor condition

engine coolant at bottom of reservoir, well below minimum

engine oil on minimum level on dipstick

front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm, very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm, very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,452 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers poor,judder & damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

slight noise from offside strut mounting

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,502 miles

Front wipers judder

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,502 miles

Front wipers judder

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,430 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,940 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 33,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,442 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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OU08 YLX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU08 YLX, 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 OU08 YLX registered?

OU08 YLX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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