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HT57 JCX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 JCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 116,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 116,693 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,868 miles

NSR tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NSR tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,407 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 99,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 92,050 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 83,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2018 83,443 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 69,622 miles

front tyres 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 20 May 2015 69,622 miles

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

front tyres 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,798 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,530 miles

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

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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HT57 JCX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT57 JCX, 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 HT57 JCX registered?

HT57 JCX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is HT57 JCX safe to buy?

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