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AU08 XOJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

217,347 mi
Last recorded217,347 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 217,347 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 217,347 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 153,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 153,700 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,997 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 116,689 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 116,689 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,586 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 100,110 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 84,696 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 2 May 2017 84,696 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,531 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm tread depth

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

Parking brake efficiency only just passed 18% Min requirement 16%

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,059 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level very low

Front brake discs and pads worn thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,824 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 35,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,873 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AU08 XOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AU08 XOJ, 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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AU08 XOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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