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BG08 JXU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,239 mi
Last recorded49,239 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,239 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,528 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 40,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,563 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 12,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 9,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 7,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 7,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 2,920 miles

some damage to osr outer sill

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 JXU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG08 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 JXU registered?

BG08 JXU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BG08 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 JXU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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