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BT08 GLY

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 141,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,357 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 102,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,219 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,485 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 52,418 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 49,208 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 49,207 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,371 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 44,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,178 miles

front numberplate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,094 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 34,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking/seperating

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,954 miles

both front tyres cracking/seperating

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 29,095 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 25,401 miles

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

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

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 GLY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT08 GLY, 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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BT08 GLY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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