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BJ08 GGU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,850 mi
Last recorded27,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer walls cracking tread near limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s +n/s (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,015 miles

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

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

item hung in drivers view removed

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,776 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,675 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested due to faulty rear seat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open bootlid.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,620 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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BJ08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ08 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

BJ08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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