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PE08 ZZU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,058 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 136,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2025 125,650 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2024 116,177 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 100,185 miles

Bonnet release handle is loose

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,920 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 21 Jun 2016 91,026 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 85,677 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZU, 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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PE08 ZZU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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