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BN08 SFX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 113,573 miles

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS MISSING

Offside Front Outer SILL IS DAMAGED

Rear BOOT CANNOT BE OPENED

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEATSHILD INSECURE

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR CANNOT REMAIN OPEN

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS MISSING

Offside Front Outer SILL IS DAMAGED

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

Rear BOOT CANNOT BE OPENED

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,656 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,541 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 103,541 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,189 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,377 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,410 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,565 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,797 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,298 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 SFX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 BN08 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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