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CV08 JZJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 JZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,935 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 86,935 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 75,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,089 miles

215 /55/16 X 4,

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =BOTH ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,089 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215 /55/16 X 4,

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =BOTH ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,620 miles

TB & SERV?..215/55/16 X 4,,REAR AXLE PLASTIC COVERS ETC...NSF HL ON LOWEST PASS LINE,,

Fail 29 Nov 2019 58,620 miles

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

TB & SERV?..215/55/16 X 4,,REAR AXLE PLASTIC COVERS ETC...NSF HL ON LOWEST PASS LINE,,

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,065 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?...215/55/16 X 4 ...REAR AXLE PLASTIC COVRRS

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn **************NSF & OSF ***************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ************NSF & OSF =2 TYRES ************* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

T-BELT & SERVICE?...215/55/16 X 4 ...REAR AXLE PLASTIC COVRRS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,963 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,215/55/16 X 4,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fail 9 Mar 2018 51,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,215/55/16 X 4,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,671 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

215/55/16 X 4

SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,671 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

215/55/16 X 4

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,739 miles

215/55/16 X 4

NSR W/BEARING S/NOISE-PODOT-MONITOR

SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,091 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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CV08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV08 JZJ, 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 CV08 JZJ registered?

CV08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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