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GJ08 JYZ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,430 mi
Last recorded166,430 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 JYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 166,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 147,426 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 139,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,563 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak. unable to see due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 110,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak. unable to see due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear unable to check 3rd row seats or seat belts

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,265 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Third row seatbelts unchecked

Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,265 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Third row seatbelts unchecked

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,782 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have started to perish/crack

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 JYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GJ08 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

GJ08 JYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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