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BP08 HCJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,508 mi
Last recorded101,508 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount rusted off of exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess roll restrictor (6.1.8 (a) (i))

clutch bites very high/almost slipping

Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,427 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 82,427 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 72,728 miles

Gear box noisy and clutch worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2020 72,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gear box noisy and clutch worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,155 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,155 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 May 2016 52,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,596 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,091 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,878 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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BP08 HCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP08 HCJ, 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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BP08 HCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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