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BP08 LWO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,937 mi
Last recorded121,937 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 121,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 121,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,934 miles

General corrosion under body

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion under body

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,434 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 111,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (MARKED) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,853 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,409 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame, corrosion around rear mountings.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 81,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No pattern on dip beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Bonnet stay missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame, corrosion around rear mountings.

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

Nearside rear lamp unit loose.

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

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,612 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,298 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,921 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,921 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,893 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,049 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 22 Jul 2011 25,853 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 LWO 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 65.2%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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