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BJ58 FML

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,082 mi
Last recorded112,082 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 112,081 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,524 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 94,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 86,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 86,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,817 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,282 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 68,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,879 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,947 miles

rear most seats not presented for test.(seat belts).

security of offside dip beam headlight bulb.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 21,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear most seats not presented for test.(seat belts).

security of offside dip beam headlight bulb.

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 FML is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ58 FML, 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 FML registered?

BJ58 FML is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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