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BJ08 DZN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,746 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2024 127,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,452 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Faults in eobd memory (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 114,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking number 3 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,983 miles

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre excessive wear inner edge?

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre excessive wear inner edge?

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit misshaped & on limits (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 55,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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BJ08 DZN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ08 DZN, 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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What year was BJ08 DZN registered?

BJ08 DZN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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