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BJ08 VOT

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,673 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn unevenly ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn unevenly ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,112 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 53,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' glove box lid (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder has a slight leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,837 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder has a slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,545 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,937 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,219 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER EDGES OF TREAD

BRAKE SERVICE

REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON THE OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Fail 11 Aug 2012 18,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER EDGES OF TREAD

BRAKE SERVICE

REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON THE OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,536 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 29,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 VOT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VOT, 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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BJ08 VOT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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