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FE08 HFJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 134,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 134,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,269 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front strut top bearing rough too turn

service light on

Fail 29 Jan 2021 128,263 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front strut top bearing rough too turn

service light on

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 118,831 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 118,831 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 116,778 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 116,778 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 114,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 104,929 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 92,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres inner and outer edges low

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer edges low

Pass 16 May 2014 82,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 71,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 71,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,332 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 39,270 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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FE08 HFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE08 HFJ, 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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FE08 HFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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