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AP08 BPU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,071 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded plus holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front and rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 105,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure 2nd row n/s rear seat defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch lining which is hanging down (5.2.3 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet pull leaver broken, still operates as it should (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded plus holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front and rear bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front drive shaft heat shield loose catching on inner drive shaft

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,434 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,964 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside no plate light cover missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside no plate light cover missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 30,415 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 30,415 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,531 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 20,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,394 miles

advise front brake discs warped

advise front inner brake pads look worn advise further inspection

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise offside front tyre low ontread and scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake discs warped

advise front inner brake pads look worn advise further inspection

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise offside front tyre low ontread and scrubbed on inner edge

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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AP08 BPU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP08 BPU, 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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AP08 BPU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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