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BG08 WDF

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,328 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 89,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,608 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both (intermittent fault) (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,561 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,469 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracks in tyre tread

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,469 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracks in tyre tread

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,829 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,829 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 WDF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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