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BF08 AYH

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,079 mi
Last recorded110,079 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,079 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,888 miles

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

nsf coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s-n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s-n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,180 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output ns/os (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,142 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,009 miles

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 5 Jan 2013 40,698 miles

boot handle and trim are insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2013 40,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

boot handle and trim are insecure

o/s/f tyre on 3mm tread

slight bind from o/s/f brake,front pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 26,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

215/55/16 V

DEEP CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE, RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,912 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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BF08 AYH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 AYH, 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 BF08 AYH registered?

BF08 AYH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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