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CA08 JVK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 JVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 119,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 113,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 113,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 107,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 101,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,732 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 28,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 19,688 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has no tread on inner edge. This area is outside testable area as original depth of cut tread cannot be established

Fail 18 May 2011 19,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JVK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JVK, 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 CA08 JVK registered?

CA08 JVK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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