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OJZ 5809

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 5809
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,152 miles

no print out, emissions to clean

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no print out, emissions to clean

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,026 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 80,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,695 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,185 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 59,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside parking brake cable is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,699 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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OJZ 5809 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 5809, 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 5809 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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