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BP57 XZY

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,247 mi
Last recorded109,247 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,247 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,240 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount excessive play

Pass 8 Apr 2023 102,486 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,761 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 95,761 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 87,865 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 87,865 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,607 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,633 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 45,121 miles

Hazard light switch sticking

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,121 miles

Hazard light switch sticking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,525 miles

Both rear tyres close to limet plus cracking and perishing in tread and walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to left hand front left hand rear snd right hand rear

Front brake pads appear low inspection adviced

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2010 17,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XZY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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