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BJ08 SJO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 76,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 76,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake cables across rear axle in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,717 miles

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,207 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak top of engine

turbo leaking fumes into cab

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,860 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak top of engine

turbo leaking fumes into cab

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ08 SJO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BJ08 SJO, 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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BJ08 SJO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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