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PJ08 XSL

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,114 mi
Last recorded116,114 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 116,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,824 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 109,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre tread have stonecuts

front wiper deteriorating

nsf arch liner insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,628 miles

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

play in both front inner steering arm joints

Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,628 miles

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

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

play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 3 May 2011 44,592 miles

both rear brakes hanging on slightly

slight play in steeringrack inner joints

Fail 3 May 2011 44,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brakes hanging on slightly

slight play in steeringrack inner joints

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 XSL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

PJ08 XSL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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