CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE08 ESY

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 ESY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 106,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,018 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear has some water ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 90,995 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r 215/55/zr16 w rated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear has some water ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,309 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 84,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,904 miles

Front Brake Discs Have Lip On Them But Pads All Ok.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,806 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,113 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,113 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f dip beam bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,510 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,975 miles

minor damage to screen inside zone (a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,259 miles

offside park brake weak (no lock)

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE08 ESY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PE08 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE08 ESY?

You can check the full history of PE08 ESY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE08 ESY registered?

PE08 ESY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is PE08 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 ESY shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE08 ESY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE08 ESY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.