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BD08 GJV

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,668 miles

Nearside Front Wing pannel damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 127,720 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 127,698 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 123,851 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 123,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 117,280 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 109,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 100,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 90,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp backing cover adrift

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven & low on tread outer edge plus circumferential cracking inner tresd

Wheel trims & under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 81,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp backing cover adrift

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven & low on tread outer edge plus circumferential cracking inner tresd

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Wheel trims & under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 69,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 21 May 2015 69,802 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 8 May 2014 57,494 miles

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

PRESENTED WITH THE REAR SEATS IN THE DOWN POSITION. PUT THEM IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION FOR TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic hub caps fitted

Fail 8 May 2014 57,494 miles

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

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

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)

PRESENTED WITH THE REAR SEATS IN THE DOWN POSITION. PUT THEM IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION FOR TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 45,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted

Fail 1 May 2013 45,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 38,888 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2012 38,888 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2011 33,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 GJV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

BD08 GJV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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