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OJZ 2157

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 2157
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,418 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 102,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 102,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 95,669 miles

DPF warning light on

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DPF warning light on

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 88,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded starting to corrode in places (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn and inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front tyre valve stems lightly perished

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 May 2017 88,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded starting to corrode in places (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn and inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front tyre valve stems lightly perished

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 May 2016 78,882 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - offside worn heavily (smooth)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2016 78,882 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - offside worn heavily (smooth)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 36,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OJZ 2157 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OJZ 2157, 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 OJZ 2157 registered?

OJZ 2157 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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