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HG08 BTZ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level on minimum.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,121 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 68,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 39,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,173 miles

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)

Pef tank showing signs of slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,124 miles

Emissions too clean to read

Front tyres worn on edges

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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HG08 BTZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG08 BTZ, 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 HG08 BTZ registered?

HG08 BTZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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