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PJ08 URW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,480 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 87,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/ o/s sill starting to rust

Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,328 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/ o/s sill starting to rust

Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,531 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 68,352 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))

UNDER BODY CORRODED REAR AXLE"

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,187 miles

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN

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

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

Offside Front TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN

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

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

Offside Front TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,856 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements. Electric Motor Sounds Weak

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable badly frayed. will snap very soon.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,345 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Uneven Pad Wear (1.2.1 (f))

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 too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,653 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,668 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 33,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 25,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 14,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 URW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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