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BV08 VLB

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,413 mi
Last recorded150,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 150,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 150,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,041 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

The o/s/r and both front tyres are worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

All tyres worn to 3mm

Dip stick broken

Front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,554 miles

The front brake discs are deteriorated on the inner faces

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,993 miles

all tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,319 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s front and rear tyres perished

o/s front tyre close to limit

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 VLB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

BV08 VLB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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