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BV08 EES

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

230,800 mi
Last recorded230,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EES
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 230,800 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 230,800 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 223,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front upper suspension bearing roughness when turning

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tail gate not opening

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jun 2019 212,739 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Rear seats ware folded at time of test.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 212,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear seats ware folded at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 195,893 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

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

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Jun 2018 195,893 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

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

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 173,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 173,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,259 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under the bonnet injector area (7.1.2)

Message on display particle filter risk of clogging

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Jun 2015 133,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,189 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,895 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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BV08 EES is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 EES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV08 EES is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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