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BV08 UOB

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,974 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps Loose

Nearside Front Tyre Light Inner Edge Wear

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Getting Weak

Fail 26 Feb 2025 113,974 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps Loose

Nearside Front Tyre Light Inner Edge Wear

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Getting Weak

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

Nearside Rear third row seat operation ?

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Light Inner Edge Wear

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil On Min

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Getting Weak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,086 miles

Nearside Rear third row seat operation ?

Offside Front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriated

parking brake cable corroded /getting weak

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear third row seat operation ?

Offside Front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriated

parking brake cable corroded /getting weak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,668 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,048 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,885 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and stepping on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,885 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and stepping on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,159 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UOB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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