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BL08 OVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 828,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,754 miles

N/S/R tyre slight wear on out side edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,754 miles

N/S/R tyre slight wear on out side edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,633 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 46,633 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,812 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 31,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 23,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,870 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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BL08 OVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL08 OVJ, 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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BL08 OVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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