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BP57 VLK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,277 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,512 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,318 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,903 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 VLK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP57 VLK, 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 BP57 VLK registered?

BP57 VLK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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