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BD08 ECN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ECN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 120,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 119,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,197 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2017 102,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

steering rack has play at inner joints

Fail 23 Apr 2016 89,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

steering rack has play at inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,003 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,737 miles

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

wear to both front brake discs

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 ECN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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