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HJ08 PBF

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 83,071 miles

screen chipped

Fail 19 May 2017 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre nailed and tread cut

screen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f brake pads very low

Pass 6 May 2014 52,551 miles

front and rear discs lipped

front pads o/s at 2mm thickness

movement in front suspension mounts

o/s/f tyre at 2mm tread depth in places and bald of tread outer edge

o/s/r tyre nailed,2mm tread depth and bald of tread outer edge

Fail 6 May 2014 52,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

front and rear discs lipped

front pads o/s at 2mm thickness

movement in front suspension mounts

o/s/f tyre at 2mm tread depth in places and bald of tread outer edge

o/s/r tyre nailed,2mm tread depth and bald of tread outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,291 miles

o/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge 215/55x16

Fail 23 Apr 2013 45,291 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge 215/55x16

rear indicator bulbs badly faded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,930 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal anit-slip rubber worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,828 miles

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

brake pedal anit-slip rubber worn

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 PBF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ08 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

HJ08 PBF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 PBF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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