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EJ08 UFW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,377 mi
Last recorded106,377 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,377 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 106,377 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear. ()

Coolant bottle empty when vehicle presented for test.

Knocking noise from engine. Needs investigating.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside rear brake pads look to be wearing unevenly.

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Rear exhaust metal bracket detached but system still supported.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,958 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,958 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All passenger seats ()

Coolant expansion tank empty when presented for test.

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All passenger seats ()

Coolant expansion tank empty when presented for test.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 64,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,125 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 31 May 2011 34,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it.

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 UFW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

EJ08 UFW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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