2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · VU08 XVV
2008 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 138,157 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU08 XVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 138,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 XVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C4 (VU08 XVV) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Body component insecure tailgate trim moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
VU08 XVV Mileage History
- 07/06/2023129,213 mi
- 07/06/2023129,213 mi
- 19/06/2024134,770 mi+5,557 mi
- 11/07/2024134,779 mi+9 mi
- 09/07/2025138,157 mi+3,378 mi
Average of roughly 4,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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