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BP08 SXU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S front outer sill excessively corroded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S front outer sill excessively corroded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,995 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside very low on outer edge. offside wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills weak at front

Fail 24 Jun 2023 123,993 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Front Outer 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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside very low on outer edge. offside wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills weak at front

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heatshield around front exhaust cat slightly loose

Fail 16 Jun 2022 113,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heatshield around front exhaust cat slightly loose

Pass 3 Jul 2021 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside bonnet hinge defective

Fail 2 Jul 2021 105,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres , nearside rear is also buckled and both have nails in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

nearside bonnet hinge defective

Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,985 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 97,985 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer boot handle/switch is worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Rear Outer boot handle has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,489 miles

Injector leaking

slight binding n/s/r brake

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

injector leaking

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,733 miles

Front tyres are cracked and split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,016 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 SXU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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