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BV08 EGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 114,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,871 miles

Engine management light lit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN X2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,807 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear X2 (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light lit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN X2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,618 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

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 EGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 EGJ registered?

BV08 EGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BV08 EGJ safe to buy?

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