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MJ08 CLV

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,533 mi
Last recorded89,533 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,592 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 15,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,736 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 50,543 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,587 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,990 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 23,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,505 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MJ08 CLV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ08 CLV, 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 MJ08 CLV registered?

MJ08 CLV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 CLV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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