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BF08 JVY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,171 mi
Last recorded106,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,171 miles

Rear heat sheild loose

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,171 miles

Rear heat sheild loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 94,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 86,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 82,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,681 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

both rear sills slightly distorted

rear seatbelts not checked seats down boot full

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

both rear sills slightly distorted

rear seatbelts not checked seats down boot full

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,949 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

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

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