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BT08 FLX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All second and third row seating ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing All second and third row ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelts ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 130,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seatbelts ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter grease in the area but no sign of CV boot damage

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,859 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorted.tread getting close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,651 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,440 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres treads cracking/splitting

oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres treads cracking/splitting

oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,176 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 31,050 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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BT08 FLX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT08 FLX, 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 BT08 FLX registered?

BT08 FLX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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