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BF58 YYL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

253,519 mi
Last recorded253,519 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 253,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 253,511 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 246,859 miles

Front Suspension bushes worn

Offside Front Outer CV Boot

Pass 29 Aug 2019 241,309 miles

Bonnet catch mechanism

Fail 28 Aug 2019 241,304 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 223,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 223,265 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both headlamp aims, believed bulbs fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 204,803 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 204,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 175,229 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 175,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 155,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 155,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,587 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen effectively

intercooler pipe insecure to turbo

slight engine oil leak/oil level low

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 128,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen effectively

intercooler pipe insecure to turbo

slight engine oil leak/oil level low

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,575 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

slight play in steering at nearside

slight play in steering at offside

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 YYL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

BF58 YYL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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