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BF08 FSU

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 103,407 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strongly Adv Both Front Shock Absorbers Weak........... (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strongly Adv Both Rear Shock Absorbers Weak............. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside Front Tyre Worn To Limits And Below........... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside Front Tyre Badly Worn Below Limits........... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strongly Adv Both Front Shock Absorbers Weak........... (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Poor Light Output............. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp Inop......... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strongly Adv Both Rear Shock Absorbers Weak............. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,138 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Strongly Adv Both Front headlamps poor beam image and light output.......... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight noise to offside front wheel bearing............ (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv Slight leak to engine............ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 93,105 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 87,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch matting (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 63,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 63,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2015 56,484 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 53,043 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,846 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR seat

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,685 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2011 33,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are wearing thin.

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 FSU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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