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BG08 VPT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,119 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,556 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,056 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,158 miles

both rear seats folded down and boot ful , unable to test seats or belts

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat unable to test adult belt or seat

Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear seats folded down and boot ful , unable to test seats or belts

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat unable to test adult belt or seat

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,677 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat unable to test vehicles adault belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 40,188 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,673 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 VPT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

BG08 VPT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BG08 VPT safe to buy?

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