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CP08 EJA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres are worn on edges

headlamps are deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres are worn on edges

headlamps are deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

headlight lenses are in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,175 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured above battery (4.11 (a) (i))

engine /gearbox mountings worn

o/s/r axle bush deterioated

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,443 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,563 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,563 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,085 miles

ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL WIRING INSECURE/BATTERY AREA

N//S/F TYRE WORN LOW AND POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Oct 2017 69,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL WIRING INSECURE/BATTERY AREA

N//S/F TYRE WORN LOW AND POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low and in poor condition

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

windscreen scored

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,600 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low and in poor condition

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

windscreen scored

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,859 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 53,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,512 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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CP08 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CP08 EJA, 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 CP08 EJA registered?

CP08 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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