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PJ08 LCE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,447 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 108,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,815 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2024 87,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,464 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,979 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 19,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,872 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2013 15,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,581 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,383 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 13,383 miles

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

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 LCE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LCE, 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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PJ08 LCE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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