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EA08 BBE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,810 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,974 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 112,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 92,012 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 79,521 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,499 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,142 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 61,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,010 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,750 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,914 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,914 miles

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

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

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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EA08 BBE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 BBE, 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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EA08 BBE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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