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OJZ 5435

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,921 mi
Last recorded162,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 5435
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 162,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 162,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 156,205 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 156,205 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 156,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Lap belt buckle will not engage or relaese belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. lower seat cushion loose and will not engage on frame (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 146,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 146,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,430 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 136,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,001 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on both edges, offside front bald inner edge

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2013 56,773 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment for tyre wear

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 5435 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 5435, 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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OJZ 5435 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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