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BV08 ZPJ

2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso67,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,869 miles

Windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 2 Apr 2024 72,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,951 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,687 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,351 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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BV08 ZPJ is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 ZPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BV08 ZPJ registered?

BV08 ZPJ is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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