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MJ08 OPH

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 151,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 147,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 147,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (front) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (front) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 127,748 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 127,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 May 2018 117,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 117,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged as marked (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 99,577 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear CENTER ROW SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED , CHILD SEAT IN PLACE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear CENTER ROW SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED , CHILD SEAT IN PLACE

Pass 18 May 2015 92,688 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 92,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blow on front flex

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,043 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blow on front flex

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn unevely and 2.5mm

osf tyre worn bald on the inner edge and 3mm

Pass 9 May 2012 57,153 miles

strong advise - nsf tyre on legal limit and perished

strong advise - osf tyre just off legal limit

Pass 23 May 2011 41,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,664 miles

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

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

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 OPH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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