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LL08 BKA

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 112,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,196 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,220 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,184 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 61,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 55,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 55,165 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 50,113 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 50,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,138 miles

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

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 20 May 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2014 29,517 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2013 24,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 19,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,790 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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LL08 BKA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL08 BKA, 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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LL08 BKA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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