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JVB 89

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVB 89
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 82,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2026 82,849 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens loose

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

There was no reading on engine oil level dipstick

Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,945 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 67,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,185 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,127 miles

child saet fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

engine oil level very low

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 33,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2012 15,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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JVB 89 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JVB 89, 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 JVB 89 registered?

JVB 89 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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