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HN08 BLJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 129,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 123,076 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm nearside and offside advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nearside and offside advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 30 Jan 2025 123,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm nearside and offside advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nearside and offside advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 19 Jan 2024 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm REAR bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm REAR bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,832 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,818 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,416 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

tow bar fitted

Fail 2 May 2012 38,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 30,708 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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HN08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HN08 BLJ, 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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HN08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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