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BV08 UPR

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 83,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 73,322 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 38,020 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,390 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 29,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,168 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,266 miles

Advise front and rear tyres are cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 4,150 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 UPR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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