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CY08 BDE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 135,720 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 125,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 125,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,339 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 122,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 116,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,156 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,649 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,073 miles

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

oil leak from timing belt area

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2011 65,073 miles

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

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

oil leak from timing belt area

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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CY08 BDE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CY08 BDE, 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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What year was CY08 BDE registered?

CY08 BDE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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