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BF08 JZW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,911 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 88,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,556 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 79,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,469 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,467 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bracket corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2020 63,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp broken and insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bracket corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both sides slightly stiff to turn

Fail 24 Jan 2019 57,598 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both sides slightly stiff to turn

Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,901 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear sill damaged.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,859 miles

Exhaust hanger broken centre but exhaust still supported

Play in inner steering joints

Rear tyres very heavily perished 205/55/16

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,435 miles

both rear tyres perished 205/55/16

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 22,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 19,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,544 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 JZW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

BF08 JZW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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