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OY08 XTB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,125 mi
Last recorded126,125 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 126,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 126,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 114,334 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

osf strut top bearing tight

Fail 4 Feb 2021 102,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

osf strut top bearing tight

Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,996 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 94,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 135,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 115,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,421 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,273 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,959 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,891 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,035 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres getting a little low

Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,132 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,281 miles

advise front tyres close to limit

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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OY08 XTB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OY08 XTB, 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 OY08 XTB registered?

OY08 XTB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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