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BV08 EET

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EET
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 146,060 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 137,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 137,111 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 124,038 miles

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,145 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,112 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 115,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,037 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,679 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre too close to inner edge to repair ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,053 miles

Engine Air intake pipe insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,053 miles

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

Engine Air intake pipe insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,252 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,186 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,711 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,711 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EET is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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