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MJ08 OJM

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 120,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,332 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,332 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,843 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 109,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected arm has play (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 95,459 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 95,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

eng management light on

Pass 5 May 2017 90,408 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 90,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 87,107 miles

EML light on

Fail 18 May 2016 87,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

EML light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,582 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,208 miles

slight oil misting on engine cover suspect g box area

tyre tread depths off main radial grooves 2.5 mm over center 3/4 off tyre. side way grooves 1.6 mm down to 1.2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,336 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 OJM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

MJ08 OJM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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