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BP08 LWC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,827 mi
Last recorded132,827 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 121,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 121,373 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,766 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (fuel injector area) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,324 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front top shock absorber mounting has very slight roughness in bearing

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

front brake discs corroded

no emissions readings detected

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,966 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,282 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,474 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 LWC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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