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BV58 LRE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,974 mi
Last recorded147,974 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 147,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 225,849 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 225,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass creaked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 216,038 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,859 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,493 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,107 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,107 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,687 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,719 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,849 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,849 miles

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

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 LRE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

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

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