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BJ58 ETV

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 78,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine running down exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 75,430 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,368 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,642 miles

Front discs corroded lipped

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

tail gate struts worn

tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front discs corroded lipped

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

tail gate struts worn

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,645 miles

Both front upper strut top bearings starting to seize

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 58,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front upper strut top bearings starting to seize

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,910 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,775 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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BJ58 ETV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ58 ETV, 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 BJ58 ETV registered?

BJ58 ETV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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