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HJ08 PHY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,299 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 131,050 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,849 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres just starting to wear on outer edges of tread.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,476 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres just starting to wear on outer edges of tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,597 miles

offside front tyre just starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre just starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 1,941 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 PHY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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