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BT08 XMD

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,023 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,091 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

Fail 10 Jul 2020 65,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both n/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2019 59,131 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,424 miles

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger rear and centre corroded and come away but exhaust still secure

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,933 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 22,433 miles

slight brake bind n/s rear

Fail 20 May 2013 22,433 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,961 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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BT08 XMD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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