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BP57 CZA

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,388 mi
Last recorded134,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 CZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 134,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 133,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excessive Blake and blue smoke vapour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,948 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 123,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,237 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front tyre worn on shoulders and tread tearing on outer shoulder

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front tyre worn on shoulders and tread tearing on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 78,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,280 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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BP57 CZA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BP57 CZA, 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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BP57 CZA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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