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PJ08 NHY

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,711 mi
Last recorded137,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 137,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 137,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released centre (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 103,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,863 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure and rubbing on offside drive shaft

Fail 1 May 2018 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure and rubbing on offside drive shaft

Pass 3 May 2017 91,506 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heatshield insecure and resting on n/s driveshaft

Fail 3 May 2017 91,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heatshield insecure and resting on n/s driveshaft

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,597 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,611 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside hand brake cable rubbing on flexie brake hose

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,555 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,550 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

PJ08 NHY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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