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BN08 UCU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,647 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/cut (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,014 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper shock absorber top mounts have slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot showing signs of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand inner bush worn resulting in excess movement on shaker plate and road (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper shock absorber top mounts have slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot showing signs of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished / scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 2114, Age cracks, 215/55/16 97H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 5015, Age cracks, 215/55/16 97H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear coil spring seat cushion (upper) deteriorated.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,569 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Spring seat cushion perished.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Spring seat cushion perished.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,565 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Spring seat cushion perished.

Offside Rear Upper Spring seat cushion perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,011 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,812 miles

N/S/R light damaged.

N/s/f & N/s/r tyre wall scuffed and damaged.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,812 miles

N/S/R light damaged.

N/s/f & N/s/r tyre wall scuffed and damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,298 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 UCU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

BN08 UCU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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