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GD08 BZL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,377 mi
Last recorded132,377 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 132,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 106,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive weep in parts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 106,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive weep in parts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,616 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top bearing slightly rough (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bearing slightly rough (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top bearing slightly rough (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bearing slightly rough (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 63,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2014 52,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check lamp on , anti pollution system faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

slight corrosion/wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2014 52,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check lamp on , anti pollution system faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

slight corrosion/wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,722 miles

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 BZL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZL, 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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GD08 BZL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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