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BF08 AYL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 108,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground underside of vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,099 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

parking brake cables corroded

slight play/knock from o/s front(poss top mount worn)

Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

parking brake cables corroded

rear pads worn low

slight play/knock from o/s front(poss top mount worn)

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,158 miles

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

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

small chip in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,158 miles

front discs inside faceing showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,097 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,092 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AYL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF08 AYL, 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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BF08 AYL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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