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BL08 OVR

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,844 mi
Last recorded35,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 35,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 34,426 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working no brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,970 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (axle bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,651 miles

Offside Rear TYRE NEARLY 9 YRS OLD!

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,091 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 25 Jul 2018 20,810 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 20,706 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light crossed with reverse light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 4,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,115 miles

OSF AND OSR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 28 Jun 2012 3,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF AND OSR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,118 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall - NOT deep enough to reach cords or ply

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 OVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL08 OVR, 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 BL08 OVR registered?

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

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