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CA08 BSO

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

130,766 mi
Last recorded130,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,766 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 130,762 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 129,850 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front outer sill areas

Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front outer sill areas

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 124,263 miles

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

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

Oil residue

Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,903 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 119,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 114,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 114,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,545 miles

Front Wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Rear Tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2020 109,545 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Rear Tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 May 2019 102,294 miles

Front Bottom arm front and rear bushes perishing

Front Brake discs worn

Front Fog light lenses insecure

Fail 28 May 2019 102,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Bottom arm front and rear bushes perishing

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

Front Fog light lenses insecure

Rear Brake pads getting low

Rear Discs heavily lipped

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2018 92,373 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 18 May 2018 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,623 miles

airbox loose / rattling

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly rough lock to lock

various suspension bushes minor cracking and perishing

washers stay on until manually switched off

Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbox loose / rattling

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly rough lock to lock

various suspension bushes minor cracking and perishing

washers stay on until manually switched off

Pass 20 May 2016 72,789 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 72,705 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 40,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 28,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2011 17,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 17,781 miles

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

Oil leak

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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CA08 BSO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CA08 BSO, 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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CA08 BSO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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