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BV08 EHB

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 130,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,186 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,407 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,387 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,307 miles

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 EHB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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