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BD57 OYJ

2007 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 OYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 162,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 159,621 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 155,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 147,446 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 147,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,798 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,797 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,328 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 127,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 115,654 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,008 miles

Nearside door mirror

Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside door mirror

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,500 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 23 Jan 2014 55,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,599 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,403 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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BD57 OYJ is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 BD57 OYJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD57 OYJ registered?

BD57 OYJ is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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