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BW57 OJL

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 113,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 102,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2017 102,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,431 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 97,431 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 90,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BW57 OJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

BW57 OJL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is BW57 OJL safe to buy?

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