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FD08 JXR

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,649 mi
Last recorded174,649 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 160,904 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded some corrosion to both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 141,799 miles

areas of chassis showing corossion

both rear tyres poor,worn on edges & have hi /low spots 215/55/16w xl

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to unbond

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2018 141,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

areas of chassis showing corossion

both rear tyres poor,worn on edges & have hi /low spots 215/55/16w xl

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to unbond

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2017 125,972 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 125,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,245 miles

both front suspension top mount bearings tight

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension top mount bearings tight

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,913 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,182 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 JXR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD08 JXR, 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 JXR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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