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MT08 AAJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,803 mi
Last recorded117,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both wipers slight smear

brake pedal rubber missing, still has anti slip grooves on pedal

front discs and pads wearing thin

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre edges worn

rear pads low

suspension, n/s/f spring not correctly located on the top mount

Fail 29 Jul 2019 117,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both wipers slight smear

brake pedal rubber missing, still has anti slip grooves on pedal

front discs and pads wearing thin

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre edges worn

rear pads low

suspension, n/s/f spring not correctly located on the top mount

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs and pads wearing low

lower rear engine mount rubber wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 104,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs and pads wearing low

lower rear engine mount rubber wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

boot release insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

boot release insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,565 miles

Nail in osr tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,565 miles

Nail in osr tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,386 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 67,386 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 58,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,339 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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MT08 AAJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT08 AAJ, 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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MT08 AAJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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