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GJ08 JZA

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,390 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on all the time (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on all the time (7.1.6 (a))

service light on all the time

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,554 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 58,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,553 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,792 miles

both wheel arch liners rubbing on tyres

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear light unit cracked

washer fluid low

Fail 6 Mar 2012 12,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both wheel arch liners rubbing on tyres

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear light unit cracked

washer fluid low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,092 miles

both rear wheel arch liners catching on wheels

offisde rear light unit cracked

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 JZA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JZA, 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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GJ08 JZA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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