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FN08 JCV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 82,905 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower rubber mount worn

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine gearbox noisy / knocking

Pass 28 May 2021 82,609 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 82,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 82,357 miles

o/s n/s front brake discs rusted on inside

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,802 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator cap missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 48,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,012 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear/rear seats & belts.

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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FN08 JCV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN08 JCV, 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 FN08 JCV registered?

FN08 JCV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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