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MJ08 FAB

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,322 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,097 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 38,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,797 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,797 miles

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

front inner pads wearing thin

front tyres low and cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,361 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,448 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate(cracking)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate(cracking)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 16,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,605 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 FAB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ08 FAB, 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 FAB registered?

MJ08 FAB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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