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MJ08 TAU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,629 mi
Last recorded61,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2024 57,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 44,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear cable slightly sticking

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,462 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,462 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,010 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,640 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 29,640 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,777 miles

N/s/r handbrake secoundary lever lazy to return to stop.

Tyres pressures low?.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,790 miles

Drivers side front wiper wearing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,579 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 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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