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BF08 HVW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn advise replacement. 215/55ZR1697W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 77,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn advise replacement. 215/55ZR1697W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,148 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,443 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 27,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,994 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)

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 HVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

BF08 HVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 HVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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