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BP08 LXC

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,967 miles

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

Front Unable see inner brake pads- advise further inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2019 96,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Unable see inner brake pads- advise further inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,860 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 81,860 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,322 miles

Alternator belt cracking slight

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit and metal screw in inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides worn metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides almost metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 23,403 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2013 23,403 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,728 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,272 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 LXC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LXC, 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 BP08 LXC registered?

BP08 LXC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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