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EJ58 FVZ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 116,916 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 107,254 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,060 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

unable to fully check rear seat belt condition, due to seat being stowed and luggage area full

Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror ()

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

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

auxiliary belt missing

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

plastic under tray damaged

service light on

unable to fully check rear seat belt condition, due to seat being stowed and luggage area full

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,252 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 81,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,947 miles

All tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

Rear door child locks in operation. centre row of seat belts checked with child seats fitted. Rear row of seats stowed away at time of test

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Various body and bumper damage

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,947 miles

All tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

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

Rear door child locks in operation. centre row of seat belts checked with child seats fitted. Rear row of seats stowed away at time of test

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Various body and bumper damage

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,356 miles

Bumpers scuffed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Rear door child locks in operation

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,356 miles

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

Bumpers scuffed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Rear door child locks in operation

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,415 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 52,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 19 Nov 2015 48,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,081 miles

front brake discs inner face scored and corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 41,081 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs inner face scored and corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,479 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,368 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EJ58 FVZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EJ58 FVZ, 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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EJ58 FVZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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