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PJ57 UFB

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside beam image poor and only just visible

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside beam image poor and only just visible

Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 120,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,042 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,608 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,850 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 96,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,103 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,726 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,168 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 UFB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PJ57 UFB, 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 PJ57 UFB registered?

PJ57 UFB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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