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BV08 WOJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,428 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slight bind

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,142 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,994 miles

Auxuilary drive belt deteriorating

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF outer CV boot deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,618 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR brake disc scored

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,929 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 84,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,600 miles

Child seat fitted to the middle row middle seat. Unable to do seat belt check to that seat.

Child seat fitted to the middle row offside seat. Unable to do seat belt check on that seat.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Rear seats folded into the floor. Unable to do full rear seat belt check.

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 WOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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