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BW57 SXH

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,589 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,589 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,593 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,185 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,096 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,901 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,901 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,068 miles

Offside rear seat folded into the floor. Unable to do full seat belt check.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 35,041 miles

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

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

Offside rear seat folded into the floor. Unable to do full seat belt check.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SXH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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