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FM08 AEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,802 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,734 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,215 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 40,129 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake disc(s) worn

rear brake disc(s) worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,135 miles

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

small cut in n/s/r tyre & remainder of tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,135 miles

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

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

small cut in n/s/r tyre & remainder of tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,509 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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FM08 AEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 AEJ, 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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FM08 AEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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