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CE08 FJN

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 122,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 122,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 122,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,825 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 120,885 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 119,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 117,148 miles

Emissions not tested test incomplete engine rattles, smoking andengine overheating warning light come on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,439 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 60,411 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 48,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside handbrake not as good as nearside.

Pass 11 May 2015 48,197 miles

offside handbrake not as good as nearside.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,100 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2011 26,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,130 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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CE08 FJN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE08 FJN, 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 CE08 FJN registered?

CE08 FJN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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