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PJ08 UJL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 163,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 153,909 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 153,909 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 147,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 132,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,873 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,855 miles

Electrical wiring insecure UNDER BONNET TOP OF BATTERY (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG WAY (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,177 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,279 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,236 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 83,890 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on limits on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,774 miles

offside and nearside front roll bar links play near excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,742 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 UJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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