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CV08 VOJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,477 mi
Last recorded85,477 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,503 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,421 miles

front lower suspension arms all bushes deteriorating

front number plate cracked

offside rear light units not secure

Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front lower suspension arms all bushes deteriorating

front number plate cracked

offside rear light units not secure

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (205/50V17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,762 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,728 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepping in tread area

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,843 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake hose cover split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,077 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 47,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,213 miles

Excessive travel in hand brake lever reserve not affected

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

Front discs lipped on outter edges

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,213 miles

Excessive travel in hand brake lever reserve not affected

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

Front discs lipped on outter edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV08 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

CV08 VOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is CV08 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 VOJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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