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PE08 SZC

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,771 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 119,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 181,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 105,814 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 105,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR Caliper appears siezed (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,517 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 90,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,187 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,638 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant cap missing

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,638 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both bulbs not working (4.7.2 (a))

coolant cap missing

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,446 miles

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

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 11 May 2015 42,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 42,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,263 miles

Both front tyres cracking & perishing 205/55 16

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,710 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 SZC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE08 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

PE08 SZC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is PE08 SZC safe to buy?

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