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PJ08 LBF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,667 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both handbrake cables slighty corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,193 miles

2x strut top bearings noise with weight off the vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,193 miles

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

2x strut top bearings noise with weight off the vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,226 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,876 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

front discs pitted

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 LBF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ08 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

PJ08 LBF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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