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HJ08 YUU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 71,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2023 71,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,468 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face outer edge starting to pitt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 59,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced. (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,484 miles

not checked nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

not checked rear most seats and seat belts due to full boot

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not checked nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

not checked rear most seats and seat belts due to full boot

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,333 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,104 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 YUU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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