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CA08 FWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,772 mi
Last recorded152,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 152,772 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 130,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in front anti roll bar links both sides

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,645 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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CA08 FWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA08 FWJ, 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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CA08 FWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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