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BG08 JXV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( Windscreen damaged & delamination spots within & outside prescribed ares but not as yet seriously hampering drivers view but Replacement recommended. ) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen has delamination spots through out the screen within & outside the prescribed ares but not as yet hampering the drivers view of the road. Replacement recomended. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Heavily corroded & in very poor condition ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen has delamination spots through out the screen within & outside the prescribed ares but not as yet hampering the drivers view of the road. Replacement recomended. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen has delamination spots in both the prescribed areas & outside the prescribed areas. ) ( BORDERLINE PASS.REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs is heavily corroded. ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement recommended ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 113,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen has delamination spots in both the prescribed areas & outside the prescribed areas. ) ( BORDERLINE PASS.REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED ) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs is heavily corroded. ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement recommended ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake performance slightly lower than offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,343 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 103,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both/large lip (3.5.1i)

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 26 Oct 2016 97,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 85,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,580 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,577 miles

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

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

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 27 Jul 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,236 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 JXV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JXV, 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 BG08 JXV registered?

BG08 JXV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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