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FY08 BKL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,374 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 110,694 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,326 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,962 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FY08 BKL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

FY08 BKL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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