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MJ57 ODA

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ODA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 149,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,278 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside & offside ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,352 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,352 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,449 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,010 miles

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

unable to detect emissions on test

Fail 9 Jan 2015 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mounts worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,074 miles

engine mounts worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,951 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,408 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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MJ57 ODA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ57 ODA, 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 MJ57 ODA registered?

MJ57 ODA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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