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FE08 JYX

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 JYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 80,610 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 80,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,870 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 7 Mar 2020 78,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 77,695 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,940 miles

Condition of front brakes borderline

Condition of nearside front wishbone rear bush

Play in offside and nearside steering rack

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,363 miles

body damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,306 miles

nsf tyre worn low and worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre worn low and worn on outer edge

nsr brake has a slight bind

nsr tyre has a puncture

osf tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,461 miles

coolant level low.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,848 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 50,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,583 miles

drivers door mirror broken/security

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 JYX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE08 JYX, 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 FE08 JYX registered?

FE08 JYX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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