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BG08 WCT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,553 mi
Last recorded50,553 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 50,553 miles

Offside Front osf play in steering inner joints

Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 50,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tie-rod worn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,353 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tie-rod worn

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,581 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate damage

n/s/f tie-rod worn

Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,581 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate damage

n/s/f tie-rod worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn

damage nearside sill

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2014 30,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres tread and sidewall cracking

damage nearside sill

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,234 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 16,234 miles

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

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 WCT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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