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AO08 BWW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

243,163 mi
Last recorded243,163 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 243,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 133,032 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Caliper. (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,469 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 92,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,318 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,558 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,068 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r brake binds

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,490 miles

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

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 BWW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO08 BWW, 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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AO08 BWW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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