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MJ08 CMZ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,161 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,783 miles

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

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

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

unable to test rear 2 seats

Fail 25 Nov 2017 61,783 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

unable to test rear 2 seats

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,725 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% on bumper (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired bumper (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired on bumper (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,619 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,276 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 25,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,653 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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MJ08 CMZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ08 CMZ, 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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MJ08 CMZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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