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CF08 JJL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,184 mi
Last recorded147,184 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 JJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,184 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 138,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,744 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,375 miles

o/s/f steering arm slite play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f steering arm slite play

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,715 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,632 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,780 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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CF08 JJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CF08 JJL, 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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CF08 JJL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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