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BL57 OTF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,367 mi
Last recorded83,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 74,838 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 74,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,466 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

3rd row seat belts not checked

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r light damaged

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 OTF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTF, 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 BL57 OTF registered?

BL57 OTF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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