2008 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · WG08 BVA
2008 Citroen C4 Picasso (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,461 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4 PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 BVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2024
- 109,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 BVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C4 Picasso (WG08 BVA) between June 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
WG08 BVA Mileage History
- 08/06/202290,030 mi
- 09/06/202290,030 mi
- 09/02/202394,323 mi+4,293 mi
- 10/02/202394,324 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2024109,461 mi+15,137 mi
Average of roughly 11,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 Picasso (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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