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PE08 UVB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,007 miles

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

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

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))

outer sill corrosion both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 117,831 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,921 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,615 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,615 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,827 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 75,919 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,798 miles

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

n/s/r hand brake cable corroded

o/s/f tyre warn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

PE08 UVB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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