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HJ08 PBY

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,918 mi
Last recorded166,918 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 166,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 166,343 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2022 166,343 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2021 151,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play from inner steering rack

Fail 12 May 2021 151,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play from inner steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2020 134,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 134,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested ns/os dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***inner sidewall showing multiple tears exposing cords*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 121,186 miles

both rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 91,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 May 2017 91,883 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,314 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,450 miles

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)

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 PBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PBY, 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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HJ08 PBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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