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FE08 JYY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,929 mi
Last recorded114,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 111,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also, nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test tailgate area. ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,989 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 105,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

injector(s) seal leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,672 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside cable corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside cable corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake cable corroded slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,255 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,158 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,158 miles

both rear tyres stepping

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn note is poor

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,657 miles

horn note is poor

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

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 JYY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

FE08 JYY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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