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AX08 BTF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,167 mi
Last recorded147,167 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2022 147,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,732 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

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

Nearside no-plate lamp cover missing and lamp insecure

Offside wiper blade splitting

Rear tyres wearing low

excessive dirt on n/s/f wheel inner and trapped in covers on n/s/f

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

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

Nearside no-plate lamp cover missing and lamp insecure

Offside wiper blade splitting

Rear tyres wearing low

excessive dirt on n/s/f wheel inner and trapped in covers on n/s/f

Pass 31 Dec 2019 123,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 113,360 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 112,772 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 112,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 105,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,042 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,614 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake effort low

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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AX08 BTF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AX08 BTF, 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 AX08 BTF registered?

AX08 BTF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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