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BG08 LTJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,837 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills has slight corrision

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,073 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 81,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 62,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,542 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,360 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on side wall 205 50r17

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 LTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

BG08 LTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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