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BG57 MBY

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,034 mi
Last recorded123,034 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,034 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 123,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,368 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour.

slight chip in windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 117,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour.

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,836 miles

both rear indicators faded.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 87,275 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

offside front quarter widow cracked.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,576 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,576 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded.

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,048 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 72,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,800 miles

unable to check rear most seat belts as seats stowed away

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,800 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads appear very close to limit

unable to check rear most seat belts as seats stowed away

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,866 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,931 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)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 27,931 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,898 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)

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

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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BG57 MBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG57 MBY, 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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BG57 MBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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