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BU08 NYM

2008 Citroen C4

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,716 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 76,716 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,579 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2022 63,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,945 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,417 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,043 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 29,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,027 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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BU08 NYM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU08 NYM, 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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What year was BU08 NYM registered?

BU08 NYM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 April 2008.

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