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BF08 JXB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 142,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,649 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 116,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,769 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,769 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak pipe at top of radiator ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,380 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 110,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,850 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,938 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,273 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,273 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,429 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 JXB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

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

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