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BV08 UPF

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,164 mi
Last recorded109,164 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil residue on engine

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil residue on engine

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,173 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,171 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,153 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 UPF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPF, 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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What year was BV08 UPF registered?

BV08 UPF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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