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BD08 WPF

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 118,104 miles

Offside Rear Lower part of side light dim

both rear light lenses taped up

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bush extremely worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged no affect on light output

Fail 6 Sep 2023 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Extremely cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Extremely cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bush extremely worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged no affect on light output

Pass 30 May 2023 91,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 91,019 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 86,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,918 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect require polishing of the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect require polishing of the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable defect to nearside (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,088 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,088 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 73,771 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,592 miles

Handbrake cable corroding and cable not fully returning

o/s/front tyre bald on edges (not testable area)

o/s/front tyre wearing very low 3mm

rear tyres worn very low 2mm - 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,947 miles

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

Handbrake cable corroding

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,976 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 49,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,781 miles

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

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 WPF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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