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BF08 HWM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,127 mi
Last recorded166,127 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 166,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 166,118 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))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 151,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 139,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 139,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 125,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

plastic covers under car damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 110,608 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 110,608 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 93,630 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 74,239 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 74,239 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 58,068 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,423 miles

dpf fitted emissions too clean to read

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,578 miles

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 HWM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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