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FY08 BXK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 126,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,838 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,338 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 93,338 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,835 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,740 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,318 miles

front & rear brakes wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,295 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear brakes wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,321 miles

boot full not allowing any inspection of boot seats or seat belts

front brake discs lipped / worn

front brake pads look low from inside wheel

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot full not allowing any inspection of boot seats or seat belts

front brake discs lipped / worn

front brake pads look low from inside wheel

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 BXK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

FY08 BXK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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