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PE08 RTX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 RTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing binding

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 133,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing binding

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 133,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Fail 6 Jan 2024 133,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,439 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 121,439 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2023 121,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

exhaust fumes under bonnet

ns/os sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,733 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,404 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing/worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,100 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,370 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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PE08 RTX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RTX, 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 PE08 RTX registered?

PE08 RTX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PE08 RTX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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