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BW57 BYK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 103,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 97,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,515 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,550 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 16,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,861 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,292 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,634 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 59,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,565 miles

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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BW57 BYK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BW57 BYK, 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 BW57 BYK registered?

BW57 BYK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BW57 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 BYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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