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BV08 VMP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,498 mi
Last recorded97,498 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,094 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

tyre size215x55x16

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

tyre size215x55x16

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,247 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,038 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 VMP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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