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HJ08 KPL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,922 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamps opaque

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 74,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,583 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

bulb? connection? to offside front sidelight

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting between treads and worn smooth on outer segment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting between treads and wearing on inner segment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,892 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars.worn to limit on outer tread

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,549 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,135 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,372 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

child seats fitted to rear

front brake discs slight worn / lipped.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,372 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

child seats fitted to rear

front brake discs slight worn / lipped.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades splitting

unable to test seats and seatbelts in boot as seats folded down

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,007 miles

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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HJ08 KPL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ08 KPL, 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 HJ08 KPL registered?

HJ08 KPL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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