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BG08 LVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 124,848 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 99,386 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,141 miles

Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 94,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,466 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front bumper loos

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 59,940 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,503 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,248 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 30,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,588 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 LVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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