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FY08 BXU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,843 mi
Last recorded132,843 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 132,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and off side rear outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 115,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,720 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose rattling

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,724 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar casings getting rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed broken wires (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar casings getting rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,823 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,303 miles

Handbrake cables corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

Handbrake cables corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

third row seats not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

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 BXU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

FY08 BXU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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