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BV08 ECX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 138,836 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Engine smothered in oil

Nearside front tyre void of tread on edges and has nail in it

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 28 May 2019 138,824 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

Engine smothered in oil

Nearside front tyre void of tread on edges and has nail in it

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 29 May 2018 132,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,651 miles

Both rear plus nearside front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear ,should replace.marginal pass. (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking worn and play.

bothside rear brake pad,s and disc,s inner face wearing thin.

brake pedal antislip pad lightly worn.

oil leak from turbo housing.need investigate.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,638 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats down

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,466 miles

front brake deiscs slight worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,188 miles

FRONT BRAKES WORN

brake pedel rubber worn [on limits]

front tyres outer tread 0mm DTD TYPE

Fail 24 Feb 2011 47,188 miles

FRONT BRAKES WORN

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

brake pedel rubber worn [on limits]

front tyres outer tread 0mm DTD TYPE

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 ECX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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