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MD08 JYW

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,471 mi
Last recorded58,471 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,471 miles

6th and 7th belts not tested seats down and load

Fail 22 Oct 2024 58,454 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

6th and 7th belts not tested seats down and load

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,322 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 50,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 45,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 34,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 23,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,679 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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MD08 JYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MD08 JYW, 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 MD08 JYW registered?

MD08 JYW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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