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BD08 BUF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 105,262 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,343 miles

head light patterns poor

nearside rear tyres pressure low

screen chipped in zone a

Fail 25 Jul 2023 100,323 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

head light patterns poor

nearside rear tyres pressure low

screen chipped in zone a

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,223 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 55,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 44,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,819 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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BD08 BUF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD08 BUF, 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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BD08 BUF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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