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BJ08 VNU

2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Gold Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso67,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 162,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door Seal corroded

Offside Front Door seal corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,347 miles

3rd row seats and seatbelts unchecked as they are stowed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded holed and taped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges and measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges and measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 127,831 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 111,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,781 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 61,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 22 Jan 2015 61,983 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 40,307 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,307 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,585 miles

Front brake pads and discs need replacing soon.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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BJ08 VNU is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Gold with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 VNU registered?

BJ08 VNU is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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