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JY07 JAY

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY07 JAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,803 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 108,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cleaned on test (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cleaned on test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 106,281 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge and the brake pads are burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,306 miles

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

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

Rear rearmost seats not in use at time of test seat belts not checked

head lights slights slights are slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear rearmost seats not in use at time of test seat belts not checked

head lights slights slights are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,264 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,261 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear registration plate is insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,469 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper bearing sticking slightly

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is worn slightly on its inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,956 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,846 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,846 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer 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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JY07 JAY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JY07 JAY, 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 JY07 JAY registered?

JY07 JAY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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