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BF58 YWG

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,231 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread. 215/55/16

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers 215/55/16

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see inner pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear boot trim across boot that holds number plate lights and boot release broken

Rear number plate lights outer plastic lense missing

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,228 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault intermittent throughout test (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working washer motor working and bottle full. wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread. 215/55/16

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers 215/55/16

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see inner pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear boot trim across boot that holds number plate lights and boot release broken

Rear number plate lights outer plastic lense missing

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 108,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 103,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,792 miles

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

unable to open tailgate

Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,887 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,336 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,336 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,739 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,286 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 30,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,074 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,562 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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BF58 YWG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF58 YWG, 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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BF58 YWG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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