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BV08 EFW

2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso67,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake fault warning on dash hand brake working at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,672 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake fault warning on dash hand brake working at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,064 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,494 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on o/s rear brake not affecting effciency

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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BV08 EFW is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 EFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BV08 EFW is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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