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BJ08 VOF

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 92,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,221 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 9 Dec 2021 85,913 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,781 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 84,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,332 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 84,332 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,221 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 77,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaitor clip insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,350 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,600 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,179 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 31,179 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,948 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,950 miles

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

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

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 VOF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

BJ08 VOF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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