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BL57 OEP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 135,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,615 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,615 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

engine light on pre2008

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,683 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,683 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Oil leak Top of engine ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,123 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Oil leak Top of engine ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,195 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 27,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 14,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,978 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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BL57 OEP 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 72.7%.

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 BL57 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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