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BF58 YXA

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,352 mi
Last recorded166,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 166,352 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 166,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,475 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 143,475 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,206 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,206 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,054 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly notchy on rotation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly notchy on rotation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,954 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 50,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,421 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 YXA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YXA, 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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What year was BF58 YXA registered?

BF58 YXA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 September 2008.

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