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BL57 OSE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 90,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,285 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,132 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox mount deteriorated

play in inner arms

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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Fail 2 Apr 2016 68,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall /nail (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gearbox mount deteriorated

play in inner arms

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

ubcc/w

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,557 miles

tyre pressures look low

Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre pressures look low

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,847 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,847 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,072 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 OSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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