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BV08 UNM

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,966 mi
Last recorded135,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 135,966 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round end bushed on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 108,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit on edges of tread

Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit on edges of tread

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,586 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,703 miles

front discs worn

offside and nearside front door check straps worn and noisy

Pass 8 May 2013 47,323 miles

rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,842 miles

all 3 rear seats have child seats

drivers wiper smears slightly

the two very rear seats are not upright at time of test

Pass 10 May 2011 36,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UNM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 UNM, 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 UNM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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