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PE08 HJF

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,859 mi
Last recorded180,859 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 HJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 180,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 180,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 175,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 170,716 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 170,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 153,047 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

under-chassis / suspension & brake components corroded, under-sealed.

Fail 9 May 2018 153,047 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-chassis / suspension & brake components corroded, under-sealed.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,594 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (2.4.C.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,807 miles

Undertray has fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,732 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 122,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 120,040 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,175 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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PE08 HJF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE08 HJF, 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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PE08 HJF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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