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BV58 LSJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 117,979 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded and spring mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,914 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside corrosion noted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock mounting damaged but secure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 111,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor outrigger from chassis (chalk marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corrosion noted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,533 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Jun 2018 53,545 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 53,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,722 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush forward off (2.5.A.1c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both sides (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,090 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,163 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,742 miles

Both front tyres have 2mm of tread left

Front discs are slightly worn

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 LSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LSJ, 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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BV58 LSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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