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BV08 VMR

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r ()

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 69,521 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r ()

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,441 miles

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

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

suspect wear on engine mount

Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

suspect wear on engine mount

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,596 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,155 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,726 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2011 12,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VMR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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