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BF08 HVP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,913 mi
Last recorded99,913 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,913 miles

Emissions not tested TEST ABORTED AS ENGINE OVERRUN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AP30U (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

'Depollution System Faulty' warning message on dash

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking into induction system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear occasional seats ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,172 miles

Air intake hose to turbo is loose

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade is split AP32U

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,043 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Engine has oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 81,043 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Engine has oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,556 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and nearside rear tyre has a small cut on the outer wall

Engine has oil leak/s

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,556 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and nearside rear tyre has a small cut on the outer wall

Engine has oil leak/s

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,664 miles

All 4 tyres perished/cracked.

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All 4 tyres perished/cracked.

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 30 Mar 2015 65,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Mar 2014 58,548 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,353 miles

Both Front Tyres Close To Tread Depth Limit On Inner & Outer Edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,593 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,590 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slight worn

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 HVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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