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MF08 PHJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak slight engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 64,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus advise discs (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,533 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,533 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 35,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,655 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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MF08 PHJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF08 PHJ, 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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MF08 PHJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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