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MA08 JFV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,731 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 12 May 2018 70,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 59,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear exhaust mount broken system still secure

Fail 11 May 2017 59,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,518 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear parking brake only just met limit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,499 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear parking brake only just met limit

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 45,239 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

small cut in os front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

small cut in os front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering fluid getting low, will req some soon.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,695 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 JFV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MA08 JFV, 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 JFV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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