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CJ08 JAY

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ08 JAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 107,487 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,544 miles

worn on outer edge slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 59,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges - 185/60 15

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,314 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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CJ08 JAY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,251 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 CJ08 JAY, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJ08 JAY registered?

CJ08 JAY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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