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BG08 WCN

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,839 mi
Last recorded150,839 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 150,839 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both ends on both sides on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both ends on both sides on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 150,561 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides, jacking points/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle whilst on full lock hits inner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 143,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working at time of test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess freyed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 131,203 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 131,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 120,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 110,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 110,475 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 95,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 86,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,582 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 WCN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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