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EJ08 DHM

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,824 mi
Last recorded162,824 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 162,393 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 153,959 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 146,610 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 146,610 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 136,050 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,061 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 117,846 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 117,846 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,604 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,378 miles

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

offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,728 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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EJ08 DHM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ08 DHM, 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 EJ08 DHM registered?

EJ08 DHM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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