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CP08 EJY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,700 miles

Front coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 103,700 miles

Central Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate handle. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,794 miles

Boot handle / Registration plate lamp shroud Missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking within shoulder tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer housing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking within shoulder tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread / shoulder pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 15 Feb 2022 98,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front, washer fluid possibly low as pump is working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH front wiper blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly inserted within holder (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Body component insecure Boot handle insecure (un-likely to become fully detached) obstructing rear registration plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Boot handle / Registration plate lamp shroud Missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking within shoulder tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer housing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking within shoulder tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on shoulders and central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread / shoulder pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front inner pads appear to be wearing slightly thin (slight lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking slightly within outer shoulder tread pattern, NSF tyre worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged / missing however unit still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 93,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH front (pump working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant level just below minimum in reservoir

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front inner pads appear to be wearing slightly thin (slight lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking slightly within outer shoulder tread pattern, NSF tyre worn slightly on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror housing Damaged / missing however unit still secure with tap holding mirror glass in place (not majorly affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,454 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 89,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,385 miles

Emissions not tested Engine fault (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% worn (3.5.1g)

number 3 injector seal leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,859 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,282 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,508 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,567 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 43,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,793 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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CP08 EJY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJY, 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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CP08 EJY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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