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BJ08 YXE

2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,995 mi
Last recorded113,995 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso67,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YXE
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,995 miles

both front and nsr tyres wearing on edges

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,984 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front and nsr tyres wearing on edges

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroidng

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,744 miles

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroding and wearing

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,950 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,910 miles

Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Headlamp aim too high os (1.8)

brake fluid level low

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,871 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,601 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,902 miles

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,873 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YXE is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXE, 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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BJ08 YXE is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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