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BN08 FWM

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 126,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,872 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake rusting

Fail 16 Mar 2020 118,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake rusting

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,414 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 98,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

intermittent starting issue (poss starter)???

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,647 miles

advise nsr rear light lens damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 83,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BN08 FWM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BN08 FWM, 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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BN08 FWM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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