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BL08 ZZF

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,604 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 156,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,191 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

hand brake cable coroded

under body and component coroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 127,032 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component insecure tailgate handle housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,352 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 109,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,418 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Almost fail criteria (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM NOW also bald at inner edge worn almost through to carcass (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Almost fail criteria (6.1.D.1a)

Driveshaft heatshield insecure & fouling driveshaft

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM NOW also bald at inner edge worn almost through to carcass (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,652 miles

Rear tail gate handle insercure

Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear tail gate handle insercure

Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front wipers slightly worn and slight smear

Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,920 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber missing

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 ZZF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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