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EK08 EJG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 141,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 130,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,237 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 122,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,623 miles

Fuel additive tank leaking

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,824 miles

Nearside 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 10 Mar 2014 24,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,244 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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EK08 EJG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK08 EJG, 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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EK08 EJG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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