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BV08 UNS

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,938 mi
Last recorded90,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,938 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 90,938 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,524 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 78,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 70,833 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 1 May 2018 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 2 May 2017 54,906 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NON REPAIRABLE ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 May 2017 54,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NON REPAIRABLE ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear TAILGATE HANDLE DAMAGED/MISSING

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,706 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges and has nail in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside sill damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside sill damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2014 44,570 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 472,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

three child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 May 2013 42,402 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

both front wiper blades torn

three child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 26,934 miles

off side rear seat not fitted at time of test visual check on seat belt only

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,164 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)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

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 UNS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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