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BP57 UFB

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 133,587 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 131,796 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air filter intake loose

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,681 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 87,681 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,545 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,267 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,470 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,470 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,009 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,966 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,956 miles

Both front wheel arch mud shields are loose.

Both steering rack inner track rod joints are worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine lower cover is broken and loose at near side rear.

Near side door mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UFB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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