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HJ58 XSZ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,463 mi
Last recorded100,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 XSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen chipped outside of zone 'A'

Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turbo pipes were also sucking in on idle (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 between 2.8 - 3.56m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from injector area - leaking on to turbo and smoking when engine is hot (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all injectors are chuffing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,641 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,641 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8MM (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,443 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,772 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 31,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,959 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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HJ58 XSZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ58 XSZ, 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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HJ58 XSZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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