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MR06 LJM

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests39 (28 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.8%

Mileage

160,011 mi
Last recorded160,011 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 LJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

28 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 160,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 721,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 714,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,035 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 136,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 105,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 101,992 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,174 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Coolant leak

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,015 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. REAR (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,645 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit & bold edge

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,175 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 74,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,945 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,668 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,139 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,267 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,267 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,428 miles

one horn button does't work.

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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MR06 LJM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR06 LJM, 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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MR06 LJM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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