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HJ08 PDK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,859 miles

parking brake only just meets requirement 16%

Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

parking brake only just meets requirement 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH, Offside tyre side walls have slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH, Offside tyre side walls have slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,475 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,946 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 23,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

3rd row of seats not fitted.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside headlamp,dipped beam pattern is poor.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,365 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 12,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

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 PDK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ08 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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