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BF08 JXX

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,790 mi
Last recorded106,790 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,701 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,683 miles

Front BOTH: tyres NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured areas

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,800 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 26,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 11,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine oil at minimum level

rearmost occasional seats not erected so rearmost seatbelts not checked

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,452 miles

Oil leak

engine oil at minimum level

rearmost occasional seats not erected so rearmost seatbelts not checked

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

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 JXX 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 70.6%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

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