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MA08 JEO

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 94,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,461 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,758 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer heatshield partially insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,854 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,138 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broke off

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 60,817 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,474 miles

n/s inner steering rack end has play

Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s inner steering rack end has play

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,361 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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MA08 JEO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA08 JEO, 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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MA08 JEO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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