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BW57 OGX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 103,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 94,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s suspension top mounts are noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fan belt is in a deteriorated condition

Fail 10 Nov 2021 70,460 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s suspension top mounts are noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fan belt is in a deteriorated condition

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,112 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 60,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,698 miles

fuel filler flap will not open on it's own.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel filler flap will not open on it's own.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,107 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,531 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 18,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OGX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 OGX registered?

BW57 OGX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BW57 OGX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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