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BF08 HWL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 126,864 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 108,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,390 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 92,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,666 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,648 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,325 miles

covers over and under vehicle

emissions to low to pick up reading

nearside front spotlight cover miss

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,386 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HWL 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 62.5%.

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

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