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BD08 CTY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 142,134 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailer arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 139,635 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2022 134,875 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 134,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/55 x 16 91 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/55 x 16 91 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 133,356 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,957 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 79,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,153 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,660 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,660 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,844 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,558 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,557 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,107 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

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 CTY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BD08 CTY, 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 BD08 CTY registered?

BD08 CTY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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