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BG58 VPM

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover insecure

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover insecure

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,056 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,444 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,553 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2019 66,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 30,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,121 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 15,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VPM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPM, 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 BG58 VPM registered?

BG58 VPM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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