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CK08 BJY

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,094 mi
Last recorded133,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,094 miles

brake discs pitted and scored

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust slight blow on flex

Fail 23 May 2018 132,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,078 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle-row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle-row ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 115,078 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle-row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle-row ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tail gate handle insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,454 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tail gate handle insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,651 miles

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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CK08 BJY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK08 BJY, 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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CK08 BJY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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