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DE08 MYJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,415 mi
Last recorded149,415 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 149,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 148,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 144,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 144,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 141,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,338 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush steering rack end (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 138,338 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush steering rack end (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened very slight play (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,554 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,554 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,810 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,469 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,440 miles

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision(s) are worn

(3.5.1f)The front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The front brake discs faces are slightly worn

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations around the vehicle protective covers,which are preventing a full examination taking place.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 23,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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DE08 MYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE08 MYJ, 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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DE08 MYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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