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BL08 PBX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,705 mi
Last recorded106,705 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,705 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 106,705 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 94,459 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 83,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,662 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,318 miles

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,297 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 41,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 31,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 26,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,564 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,757 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 PBX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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