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PJ08 XNW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,545 mi
Last recorded162,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 162,545 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 162,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 150,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 150,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,346 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 123,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,945 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,321 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 31 May 2016 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,441 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,363 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 XNW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

PJ08 XNW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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