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PJ08 ZRU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

158,908 mi
Last recorded158,908 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ZRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 158,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

sill covers corroded

underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2024 154,052 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 153,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 110,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both In-Op. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,395 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 101,395 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,060 miles

both front wipers slightly smeering

rear pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both front mount assembly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wipers slightly smeering

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

rear pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,177 miles

both rear tyres low tread

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 2 Mar 2017 87,177 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2013 65,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,421 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 ZRU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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