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BT08 YPO

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,554 mi
Last recorded113,554 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 113,554 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,951 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 112,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 109,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,569 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 105,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,881 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 100,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disk corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside head light adjusted as beam was to low

objects removed from rear view mirror

Fail 12 May 2016 73,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

clean diesel DPF fitted

suspension fault light coming cause of change suspension to coil spring

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf fitted clean diesel

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,886 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 YPO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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