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FY08 BXN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 147,892 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Fail 13 Jun 2025 147,881 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Pass 27 May 2024 119,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 108,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,562 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 107,543 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,593 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 100,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,057 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,405 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,444 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin / lipped

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 BXN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY08 BXN, 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 BXN registered?

FY08 BXN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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