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BG08 DMZ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,967 mi
Last recorded182,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 182,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 182,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 176,797 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 176,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 169,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front bumper damaged

front brake discs worn

turbo shield guard insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2018 169,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front bumper damaged

front brake discs worn

turbo shield guard insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2017 162,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel all over the engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area and cut on the outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 157,014 miles

Offside Front getting low

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

rear brake discs partly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 157,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front getting low

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

rear brake discs partly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,923 miles

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

injectors blowing

lower under try insecure

oil low

rear brake discs scored worn and corroded

slight play on offside steering rack end

Fail 27 Jun 2015 147,569 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coolant low

injectors blowing

lower engine cover insecure

oil low

rear brake discs badly corroded, worn and scored

slight play on offside steeing rack end

Pass 1 Jun 2014 127,276 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

rear brake discs worn

slight play on offside steering rack end

wipers smear

Fail 1 Jun 2014 127,276 miles

wipers smear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on the edges

rear brake discs worn

slight play on offside steering rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,233 miles

slight play on offside steering rack end

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,890 miles

oil leak

oil low

slight play on offside steerig arm

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

oil low

slight play on offside steerig arm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,448 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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BG08 DMZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BG08 DMZ, 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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BG08 DMZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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