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FY08 BXG

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 119,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,987 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 101,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable on axle (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 99,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,141 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,894 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 57,894 miles

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

EML light on dash

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light unit broken /cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,665 miles

Handbrake cable wire plastic coating starting to split

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

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

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 BXG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

FY08 BXG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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