MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both front inner wing plastic panels are insecure
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leaks
rear n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
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)
slight play in steering rack arm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering rack arm
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
slight play in front o/s steering rack arm
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
exhaust starting to deteriorate
rear brake discs starting to corrode
slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
exhaust starting to deteriorate
rear brake discs starting to corrode
slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
front and rear brake discs starting to corrode
slight play in o/s steering rack arm
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
front and rear brake discs starting to corrode
slight play in o/s steering rack arm
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ08 VEL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?
MJ08 VEL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is MJ08 VEL safe to buy?
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