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PF08 JYH

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 JYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 110,181 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Paring brake performance only just met

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 96,397 miles

Front underbody engine cover fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,043 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,586 miles

rear suspension spring mounts perished

Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 vehicle averaged 1.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

rear suspension spring mounts perished

Pass 1 Feb 2020 82,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front abs wiring insecure an fouls road wheel on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,269 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 62,233 miles

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,222 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PF08 JYH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PF08 JYH, 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 PF08 JYH registered?

PF08 JYH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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