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PJ57 PZC

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 PZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,160 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,834 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is adrift from a mount due to corrosion.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,834 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is adrift from a mount due to corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 51,775 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system is adequatley supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyres sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach structual cords

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 51,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system is adequatley supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyres sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach structual cords

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 43,631 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 33,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,053 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 23,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,821 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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PJ57 PZC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ57 PZC, 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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PJ57 PZC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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