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BL57 WPD

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 117,200 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 63,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 60,329 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 51,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,467 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 37,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,427 miles

n/s/f side wall cracked

n/s/r side wall cracked

o/s/r side wall cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2013 6,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 9,224 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 3,232 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 WPD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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