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DB08 JLB

2014 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C459,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 JLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 144,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 136,714 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 136,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 123,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,447 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 115,446 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aim to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,972 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and small cut

Fail 7 Oct 2022 102,972 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and small cut

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,350 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN

Fail 8 Oct 2021 92,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,400 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING WORN

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and front

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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DB08 JLB is a 2014 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 59,899 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 DB08 JLB, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB08 JLB registered?

DB08 JLB is a 2014 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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