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BP08 KEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,712 mi
Last recorded189,712 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 KEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 189,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 150,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 138,474 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 138,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 135,792 miles

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 May 2017 135,792 miles

Oil leak

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

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,200 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Coolant level low

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,200 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Coolant level low

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,595 miles

coolant level low

oil level low

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished

coolant level low

oil level low

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,195 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 KEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP08 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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