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BV08 ECN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ECN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 217,509 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 217,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 180,914 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 180,914 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,649 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 205/55r16

n/s/r disc corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,649 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 205/55r16

n/s/r disc corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 109,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,449 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,815 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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BV08 ECN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV08 ECN, 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 BV08 ECN registered?

BV08 ECN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ECN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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