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PJ08 XUG

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,676 mi
Last recorded99,676 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2023 99,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,076 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,898 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 91,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 90,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,476 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,823 miles

In cabin bonnet release latch damaged/insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,957 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,013 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken off (can be welded back on )

strong advisory that the nearside steering rack inner track rod joint is worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,013 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken off (can be welded back on )

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong advisory that the nearside steering rack inner track rod joint is worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,276 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,276 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

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

play in n/s of steering rack - recommend tie rod replaced

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,317 miles

nearside steering rack inner trackrod joint worn

wear lip on front brake discs

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 XUG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XUG, 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 XUG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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