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PJ08 PYP

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 PYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 46,549 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,326 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,855 miles

o/s/outer c.v.boot slightly insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,683 miles

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

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,893 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 PYP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

PJ08 PYP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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