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BW57 GUC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,321 mi
Last recorded14,321 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 14,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiperblades smearing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,663 miles

unable to check rear 2 seats and seat belts as they are stowed away and boot full

Fail 28 Oct 2011 5,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

unable to check rear 2 seats and seat belts as they are stowed away and boot full

Pass 8 Dec 2010 4,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 4,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GUC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW57 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

BW57 GUC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is BW57 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 GUC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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