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BL57 NWK

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,039 mi
Last recorded115,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 115,039 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back one both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 115,015 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back one both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 108,897 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 May 2025 108,897 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 102,590 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 102,590 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 93,841 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 93,839 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,006 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,534 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 50,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,561 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,561 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,613 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,721 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Nov 2013 32,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and side walls worn

oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,968 miles

Child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2011 24,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 21,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL57 NWK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL57 NWK, 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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BL57 NWK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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