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FL58 VJX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 136,849 miles

Both sides outer sills: The front areas are corroded. Nearside has perforation, offside is very soft and flexes when pressed. These are not inside any prescribed areas for vital components.

Engine coolant level low.

Front and rear numberplates are not of the prescribed type, but are clearly legible and the font is broadly similar to that required.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 136,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread surface distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides outer sills: The front areas are corroded. Nearside has perforation, offside is very soft and flexes when pressed. These are not inside any prescribed areas for vital components.

Engine coolant level low.

Front and rear numberplates are not of the prescribed type, but are clearly legible and the font is broadly similar to that required.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

emission plate not visible

Fail 29 Mar 2022 132,087 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

emission plate not visible

Fail 21 Mar 2022 131,943 miles

Boot lid component insecure Mounting rail for latch release assembly and registration plate lamps. Held on with tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate, as access to the third row seats can normally be made through this opening. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Both sides front chassis legs: It appears that a small brace near a subframe mount has been cut to allow access for removal of a subframe bolt. This does not affect the strength of these panels.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very front of nearside outer sill is corroded, and moves under finger pressure. Not inside prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates have discolouration, and the figures are not plain black. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,322 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle mounting is loose but still functions as required. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row: No belts inspected. Third row: Seats presented in folded position, and load present. ()

Front and rear number plates do not appear to adhere to requirements, but are substantially similar to the prescribed font and are legible from the required distance.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 127,321 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Average figure achieved 3.14 l/m. Max sample 4.03 l/m. Max permitted 0.51 l/m. Engine emitted excessive noise during 5th sample. Sequence aborted to avoid engine damage. (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle mounting is loose but still functions as required. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row: No belts inspected. Third row: Seats presented in folded position, and load present. ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear number plates do not appear to adhere to requirements, but are substantially similar to the prescribed font and are legible from the required distance.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,972 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle assembly. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted across rear. Unable to inspect the belts for those adult seats. ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear number plates do not appear to adhere to requirements, but are substantially similar to the prescribed font and are legible from the required distance.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Reflector loose inside headlamp. Adjusters appear to be disconnected (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Reflector loose inside headlamp. Adjusters appear to be disconnected (4.1.2 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle assembly. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted across rear. Unable to inspect the belts for those adult seats. ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear number plates do not appear to adhere to requirements, but are substantially similar to the prescribed font and are legible from the required distance.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55 VR16 ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 117,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,286 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 113,285 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL58 VJX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FL58 VJX, 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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FL58 VJX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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