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BD08 GYK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,849 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 127,849 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 112,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn

smoke emission levels high

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn

smoke emission levels high

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full unable to check spare

heatshield losse and is rattling

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper split

turbo heatshields broken

Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper split

turbo heatshields broken

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,873 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GYK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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