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HV08 VJA

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,731 mi
Last recorded118,731 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,237 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing partly seized (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 108,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing partly seized (2.1.1 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield partly insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,020 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,020 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake cable starting to fraye

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2014 56,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,696 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,709 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre sliughtly worn on inner edge

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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HV08 VJA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV08 VJA, 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 HV08 VJA registered?

HV08 VJA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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