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BVZ 8525

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVZ 8525
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2025 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 124,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,288 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,545 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 113,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,966 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 28 Feb 2015 55,570 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,337 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 46,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,271 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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BVZ 8525 is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVZ 8525, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BVZ 8525 is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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