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BV08 VMD

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VMD
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 123,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,147 miles

Nearside 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 28 Sep 2016 90,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,438 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,208 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,699 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,622 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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BV08 VMD is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BV08 VMD is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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