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BD08 GZO

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023
Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,715 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,612 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,612 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))

Nearside Front 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)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,125 miles

os door mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2020 55,125 miles

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

os door mirror damaged

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,944 miles

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

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

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

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

os/f door mirror cover damaged but taped safely

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed latch loose (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure latch loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,057 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 2 May 2018 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 38,277 miles

Injector seal leaking slightly

Fail 5 May 2016 38,277 miles

Injector seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 5 May 2015 12,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,094 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,327 miles

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 GZO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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