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NJZ 7865

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,222 mi
Last recorded145,222 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 7865
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 145,222 miles

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

General rust under the body

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 145,222 miles

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

General rust under the body

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 134,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess across rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2024 134,508 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess across rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,666 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Across rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 124,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill body heavily corroded near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Across rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,646 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded and weak

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 101,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 85,764 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,051 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,474 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,762 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,759 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 46,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,877 miles

Aux Rear seatbelts Not Tested No access

Fail 20 May 2013 33,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Aux Rear seatbelts Not Tested No access

Pass 14 May 2012 43,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

back row seats clearly not in use

Fail 14 May 2012 43,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back row seats clearly not in use

Pass 18 May 2011 15,753 miles

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

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

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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NJZ 7865 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NJZ 7865, 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 NJZ 7865 registered?

NJZ 7865 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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