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AX08 JXS

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,278 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 81,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Inner Edge And Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Inner Edge And Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,220 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,645 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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AX08 JXS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX08 JXS, 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 AX08 JXS registered?

AX08 JXS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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