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BV08 VLF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

281,326 mi
Last recorded281,326 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 281,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rusty and two strands frayed (1.1.15 (a))

brake cable rusty and two strands frayed

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 77,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,212 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,896 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,389 miles

REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY FADED

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,465 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,738 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 VLF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

BV08 VLF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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