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MJ08 TBO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s mirror cover missing

rear boot moulding taped on

Fail 19 Nov 2020 118,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

n/s mirror cover missing

rear boot moulding taped on

Pass 30 May 2019 114,434 miles

Front tyres and near side rear tyre wearing inner edges low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays

Fail 23 May 2019 114,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres and near side rear tyre wearing inner edges low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,783 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended POSITION LAMPS ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 94,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 23 May 2016 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,453 miles

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 5 Mar 2013 48,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,259 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 TBO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

MJ08 TBO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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