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FY08 BKF

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,481 mi
Last recorded137,481 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,481 miles

Sills repaired and Undersealed

Noisy Front Suspension

Fail 30 Sep 2024 137,285 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,945 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 129,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,359 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,359 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 117,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,929 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and weakened (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,081 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,081 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,787 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts, child seats in place

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts, child seats in place

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

very slight movement to the nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,586 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 32,052 miles

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

THIRD ROW SEATBELTS NOT FULLY TESTED ,SEATS NOT IN POSITION

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,052 miles

THIRD ROW SEATBELTS NOT FULLY TESTED ,SEATS NOT IN POSITION

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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FY08 BKF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY08 BKF, 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 FY08 BKF registered?

FY08 BKF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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