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BV58 AYW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,272 mi
Last recorded106,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 AYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,272 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 105,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear one of two side light bulbs inoperative.

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,238 miles

both front inner steering rack ends jhave play in joints

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front inner steering rack ends jhave play in joints

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,446 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f body/bumper support damaged

o/s and n/s sills damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f body/bumper support damaged

o/s and n/s sills damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,124 miles

Front bumper loose at Nearside

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

o/s/r sil damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

o/s/r sil damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,144 miles

OSF tyre starting to perish

Rubber boot split on OSF anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,144 miles

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

OSF tyre starting to perish

Rubber boot split on OSF anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 3,759 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BV58 AYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BV58 AYW, 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 BV58 AYW registered?

BV58 AYW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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