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OE08 JXV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 JXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,126 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,924 miles

Offside Front outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer cv gaiter leaking grease

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,590 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 62,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer pad low , unable to see inner pads but believe they are very close (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 33,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 16,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,505 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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OE08 JXV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE08 JXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 JXV registered?

OE08 JXV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is OE08 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 JXV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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