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VA57 BOF

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,338 mi
Last recorded133,338 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 133,304 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,177 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 130,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer N/S outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer O/S Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 122,833 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer N/S outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer O/S Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,365 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,905 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,353 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,804 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,771 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 69,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,685 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,324 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Full Citroen Grand C4 reliability report

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VA57 BOF is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA57 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA57 BOF is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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