CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD08 GYG

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,416 mi
Last recorded124,416 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake notchy operation

rear brake backplates heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 123,338 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake notchy operation

rear brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,734 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 121,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

Heat shield over turbo loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge predominantly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing in tread area ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

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

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

Heat shield over turbo loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge predominantly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing in tread area ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 115,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,972 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,401 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,368 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,186 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,214 miles

Oil leak from engine

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD08 GYG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD08 GYG?

You can check the full history of BD08 GYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD08 GYG registered?

BD08 GYG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BD08 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 GYG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD08 GYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD08 GYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.