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GJ08 CJO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 103,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 96,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,659 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,460 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside handbrake cable rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,745 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 42,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 32,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,572 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,002 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 22,997 miles

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

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

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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GJ08 CJO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GJ08 CJO, 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 GJ08 CJO registered?

GJ08 CJO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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