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AF08 LJZ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,684 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,261 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,813 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,996 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,669 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,382 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2016 28,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,324 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,702 miles

oil low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 16,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,068 miles

Rear tyres cracked between the treads

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,564 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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AF08 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF08 LJZ, 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 AF08 LJZ registered?

AF08 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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