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GD08 BFN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

181,472 mi
Last recorded181,472 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 181,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 171,585 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 171,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 159,982 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 159,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 149,199 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 134,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2018 128,105 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 1 May 2017 113,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 113,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' rear view oraments (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,030 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Cut in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front inner wing membrane broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusted

Play in steering rack outer joints

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Cut in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front inner wing membrane broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusted

Play in steering rack outer joints

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 72,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2014 71,927 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,160 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GD08 BFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GD08 BFN, 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 GD08 BFN registered?

GD08 BFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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