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GJ08 JZR

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 JZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 78,736 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 72,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,895 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 58,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,687 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,158 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,285 miles

rear both side tyres slight cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,877 miles

Front Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre tred cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tred, not deep enough to reach ply or cord

o/s/f tyre tred cracked and perished

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

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 JZR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

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

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