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BD08 LRJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 99,236 miles

both front top shock absorber mounting bearings have slight roughness

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 16 May 2018 99,236 miles

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

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

both front top shock absorber mounting bearings have slight roughness

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 15 May 2017 90,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn outer edge.

Oil leak Unknown source ()

Pass 14 May 2016 82,950 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge 215/55/16

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2016 82,925 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge 215/55/16

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 75,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,016 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,977 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,413 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,702 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LRJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

BD08 LRJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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