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BG08 VRL

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2021 129,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 115,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,244 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,244 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,682 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,216 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 76,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,377 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and on legal limits

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly outter edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,374 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and on legal limits

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly outter 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
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BG08 VRL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

BG08 VRL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is BG08 VRL safe to buy?

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