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BT08 LVA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, also pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,160 miles

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

rear brakes thin

Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,089 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 105,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,541 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,302 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 65,439 miles

all tyres worn low near limit

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 May 2014 65,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres worn low near limit

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2013 50,066 miles

front brake pads wearing low/discs worn

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,563 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,132 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall evident (no core or ply evident)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 19,132 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall evident (no core or ply evident)

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 LVA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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