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BV08 FZA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,934 mi
Last recorded140,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 140,934 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside shock absorbers upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area, - sills repaired

Fail 17 Sep 2022 140,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside shock absorbers upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,145 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside/ RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside / *Front + Rear * bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak

Front Wiper smearing

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 111,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,558 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 FZA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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