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BG08 WCP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,756 mi
Last recorded143,756 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 143,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 140,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 136,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 128,726 miles

Nearside Front linkpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 125,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 122,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 118,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 109,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 102,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 80,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc lipped.

Slight play in offside steering joint(suspect inner knuckle)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,991 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc lipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering joint(suspect inner knuckle)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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