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BL08 OWB

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,671 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 129,671 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 113,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,285 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 6,214 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,215 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Jun 2011 38,077 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 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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