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BV58 FRP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,448 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 116,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bonnet pull broken, still allowing access to under bonnet

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,940 miles

emissions to clean to pick up

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 90,645 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board turbo fixing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under bonnet air intake hose insecure @ its fixing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear tailgate plimlth

Pass 2 May 2019 81,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,500 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,025 miles

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

Emission too clean to test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector chuffing

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Emission too clean to test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector chuffing

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,496 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,992 miles

Child Seat(s) Fitted

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FRP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

BV58 FRP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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