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PJ08 HDL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 122,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 114,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 109,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 31 May 2023 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,807 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,246 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 94,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2019 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,823 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,734 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,862 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,135 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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PJ08 HDL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ08 HDL, 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 PJ08 HDL registered?

PJ08 HDL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is PJ08 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 HDL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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