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BF08 JXW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,819 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,712 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 111,712 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 111,625 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke leak at turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,008 miles

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2018 102,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,007 miles

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

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

covers and under trays.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

covers and under trays.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,533 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on off side middle seat.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osf brake hose rubbing on tyre on lock to lock check.(no damage to brake hose)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,657 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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 JXW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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