CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG08 VPR

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 133,733 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner dive shaft boot seeping but secure

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure but not likely to come adrift

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,083 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 118,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 104,989 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Fail 4 May 2016 104,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Pass 5 May 2015 95,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 95,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,951 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 May 2014 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,333 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre 2mm on the outer edge

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG08 VPR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPR, 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

How do I check the history of BG08 VPR?

You can check the full history of BG08 VPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG08 VPR registered?

BG08 VPR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is BG08 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VPR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG08 VPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG08 VPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.