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FM08 AFJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,592 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,542 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,428 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 99,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 84,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,446 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 78,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2017 68,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,062 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,385 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM08 AFJ, 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 FM08 AFJ registered?

FM08 AFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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