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BG08 JYN

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,380 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,374 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,983 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,517 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,439 miles

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

limited check on rear rear seatbelts boot full

twin sockets fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,439 miles

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

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

limited check on rear rear seatbelts boot full

twin sockets fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,950 miles

2 x 7 pin sockets fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,992 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 JYN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG08 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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