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BN08 JVH

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,693 mi
Last recorded171,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 JVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 171,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 171,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 154,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 152,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m inner side and stepping on inneredge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inneredge

both number plates worn but readable

both rear tyres cracking in tread

slight play in both front steering track arms

Fail 3 Feb 2017 152,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m inner side and stepping on inneredge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inneredge

both number plates worn but readable

both rear tyres cracking in tread

slight play in both front steering track arms

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in offside front steering arm inner joint

oily residue on intake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in offside front steering arm inner joint

coolant level below minimum

oily residue on intake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,336 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,336 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,747 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,829 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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BN08 JVH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN08 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

BN08 JVH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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