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EJ08 TPY

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,166 mi
Last recorded142,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 142,166 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 142,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25/215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 121,841 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 99,477 miles

passed emissions no printout due to low emision

Pass 13 May 2015 86,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 71,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 71,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,424 miles

Middle row,centre ,offside/nearside seat belts,seats not tested,child seats fitted.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 58,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Middle row,centre ,offside/nearside seat belts,seats not tested,child seats fitted.

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,382 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 May 2012

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)

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 May 2011 37,354 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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EJ08 TPY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

EJ08 TPY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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