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BV08 WNM

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 148,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 2 Aug 2022 148,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 3 Aug 2021 141,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 134,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 134,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,415 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 118,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

Fail 25 Mar 2017 118,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,093 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2014 107,093 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 104,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 102,312 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,301 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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 WNM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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