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BF08 JWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,199 mi
Last recorded157,199 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 157,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing sized and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 129,458 miles

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

o/s/f top shocker bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 129,458 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f top shocker bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,057 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low outer sections

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low outer sections

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,887 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,775 miles

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

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)

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 JWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

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

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