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BG08 VSD

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,221 mi
Last recorded133,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 115,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has chronic inner tread wear but meets MOT requirements

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON PASS LIMIT of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside mirror indicator damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,415 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injectors (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside mirror indicator damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,927 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 76,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 76,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,401 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 VSD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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