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HJ08 PHV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,186 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 44,901 miles

Nearside Front noise from top mount

Fail 12 Aug 2020 44,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

noise from top mount nearside front

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively clean front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,758 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,657 miles

front tyte wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,657 miles

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

front tyte wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 26,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,600 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 PHV 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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

HJ08 PHV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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