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HJ08 WFD

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,829 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 89,829 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear no plate lights coverd in black tape

under trays

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,292 miles

both rear number plate lights taped

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,292 miles

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

both rear number plate lights taped

Pass 26 May 2016 80,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,475 miles

205-50-17 on rear axle

215-55-16 on front axle

Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,475 miles

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

205-50-17 on rear axle

215-55-16 on front axle

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,477 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presented with only 4 passenger seats. Tested as presented

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presented with only 4 passenger seats. Tested as presented

Pass 28 May 2013 40,798 miles

front brake pads look low

handbrake readings poor and only just met the legal requirements

Fail 25 May 2013 40,788 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look low

Pass 26 May 2012 26,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2012 26,960 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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,438 miles

Emissions too clean to be able to take readings

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 WFD 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 64.7%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

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

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