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AO08 BWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2024 96,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped off from box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 90,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 90,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,867 miles

Steering feels slightly heavy at times, intermitant

Fail 27 May 2022 85,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering feels slightly heavy at times, intermitant

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,571 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unknown wiper condition. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Scored. (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Recommend repair. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 122,129 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 122,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,862 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 40,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2015 40,161 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 27,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AO08 BWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO08 BWJ, 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 AO08 BWJ registered?

AO08 BWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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