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EA08 BBJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,653 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,653 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blowing fuel injectors... (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,192 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,226 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,864 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 72,806 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,663 miles

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

off-side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,704 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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EA08 BBJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BBJ, 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 EA08 BBJ registered?

EA08 BBJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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