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BJ08 VPV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,259 mi
Last recorded88,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 88,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 88,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,634 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,786 miles

Bonnet hard to close

Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 11,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,498 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 10,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 8,594 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 VPV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

BJ08 VPV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is BJ08 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 VPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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