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BV08 ECT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,907 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,178 miles

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

both inner rack arms have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,379 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2017 67,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,791 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,347 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 ECT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BV08 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

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