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BV08 FYZ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,558 miles

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

coolant level below min

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,222 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 100,201 miles

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,182 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,670 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,698 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside 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 boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarder line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,041 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,586 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,619 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,968 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread and worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,736 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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