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BT08 XML

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,550 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 104,550 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing two off them broken (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,374 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,374 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 84,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,233 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 XML is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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