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FD08 DWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,179 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 61,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside floor

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,092 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 32,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,545 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,380 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 19,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,122 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 17,250 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 16,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,459 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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FD08 DWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD08 DWJ, 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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FD08 DWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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