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FY08 TXJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,156 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure and aim low. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,272 miles

high beam bulbs have slight blue tint

Fail 8 Aug 2015 61,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

high beam bulbs have slight blue tint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 50,943 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 35,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,603 miles

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

slight perishing of n/s & o/s front tyres

slight perishing of o/s rear tyre

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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FY08 TXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY08 TXJ, 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 FY08 TXJ registered?

FY08 TXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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