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BV08 VLW

2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso67,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,176 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,952 miles

injectors slightly chuffing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

injectors slightly chuffing

injectors slightly chuffing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,347 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 42,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,575 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,575 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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BV08 VLW is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,904 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 Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV08 VLW registered?

BV08 VLW is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 VLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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