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BL08 WCA

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 71,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 71,981 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,864 miles

Nearside headlamp glass condensed

both headlamps lens dull

slight body work damage to nearside /offside

Fail 30 Nov 2022 47,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated/damage/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp glass condensed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

both headlamps lens dull

slight body work damage to nearside /offside

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,095 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

slight body work damage all around

Fail 1 Dec 2021 44,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

slight body work damage all around

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 35,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,723 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 27,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 23,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 21,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 16,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 11,088 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

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 WCA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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