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EX08 EEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 110,514 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 103,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 100,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 100,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

oil residue on engine

Fail 8 Oct 2022 90,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

oil residue on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,948 miles

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

n/s/ and o/s/f wishbone bushes perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,687 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,295 miles

wipers starting to smaer

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,754 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,373 miles

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are in poor condition.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are in poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear parking brake slightly low performance

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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EX08 EEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EX08 EEJ, 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 EX08 EEJ registered?

EX08 EEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 EEJ safe to buy?

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