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BV08 EDK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,403 mi
Last recorded171,403 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,403 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 171,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 166,392 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 166,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower , back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant leak from water pump area

coolant level low

unable to check rear most seat belts

underbody fuse box cover missing , leaving live connectors exposed

Fail 18 Nov 2021 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower , back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant leak from water pump area

coolant level low

unable to check rear most seat belts

underbody fuse box cover missing , leaving live connectors exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2020 159,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside inner cv boot deteriorating

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated/split

unable to check rearmost seat belts

Fail 16 Nov 2020 159,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside inner cv boot deteriorating

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated/split

coolant level below min mark

unable to check rearmost seat belts

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to check rear most , o/s/r and centre rear seat belts

Fail 14 Nov 2019 155,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to check rear most , o/s/r and centre rear seat belts

Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 134,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front top mounts noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,899 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,198 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,140 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,098 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lense broken

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 EDK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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