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BJ58 OBK

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 118,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 109,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working [at door mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,026 miles

rear tyres side wall perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,931 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,740 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 OBK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

BJ58 OBK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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