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MJ08 WVE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 WVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 117,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,437 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/f + o/s/r ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres split and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,083 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,450 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald (close to cords) on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 91,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald (close to cords) on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,332 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn bald (close to cords) on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,705 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly castelated.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly castelated.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 46,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,882 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,931 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 WVE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

MJ08 WVE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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