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GV08 BXJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 109,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sills Corroded Both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen Has Chips

Pass 8 Dec 2024 103,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 103,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 96,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,345 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,501 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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GV08 BXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV08 BXJ, 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 GV08 BXJ registered?

GV08 BXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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