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BG58 EKJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,235 mi
Last recorded81,235 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 79,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 76,012 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside..215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2021 71,183 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 71,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 68,757 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 68,757 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,356 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,356 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 63,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,506 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 56,623 miles

NSR tyre cracking due to age deterioration.

Nail in OSR tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracking due to age deterioration.

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

Fail 3 May 2016 56,623 miles

NSR tyre cracking due to age deterioration.

Nail in OSR tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracking due to age deterioration.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 50,025 miles

Childseat NSR, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Fail 8 May 2015 50,025 miles

Childseat NSR, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,856 miles

both front tyres starting to show cracking in tread though ok at this time would advise attention if progresses

front wipers poor but still ok at time of test

unable to inspect center rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,235 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 34,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,400 miles

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

lip on front discs

Fail 18 Oct 2011 26,400 miles

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

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

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

lip on front discs

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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BG58 EKJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 BG58 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 EKJ registered?

BG58 EKJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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