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BN08 JVE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,778 mi
Last recorded146,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 146,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,917 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 119,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged worn to excess and fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.91mm +worn on outer edge (215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.42mm (215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,933 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,550 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

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 JVE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN08 JVE, 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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What year was BN08 JVE registered?

BN08 JVE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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