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BJ08 GGZ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 108,077 miles

Fuel tank insecure ADDITAVE TANK (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,352 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,570 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 55,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front 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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BJ08 GGZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 BJ08 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

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

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