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CA08 BSX

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded on the inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,977 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,977 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

o/s/f strut top bearing rough

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

o/s/f strut top bearing rough

Pass 30 May 2013 49,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2013 49,232 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake components contaminated with c/v grease

Fail 11 May 2012 40,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,407 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,029 miles

Brake discs and pads slightly worn

Covers fitted underside

Offside front wiper worn

Offside rear child seat fitted unable asses seat belt fully

Rear tyres slightly worn

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 BSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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