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MJ08 TBX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,308 miles

underbody corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 151,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on front floor pans

corrosion on park brake cables

corrosion/damage body sills

Fail 8 Aug 2023 144,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER BODY SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING OFFSIDE (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) EXCESSIVE PLAY IN OFFSIDE (IN RACK) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front floor pans

corrosion on park brake cables

corrosion/damage body sills

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 127,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion offside body sill not in prescribed aera

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,226 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 113,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,194 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,491 miles

off side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,462 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lower brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,122 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,829 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 50,827 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,327 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,327 miles

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

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

Offside 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 12 May 2011 19,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 19,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TBX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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