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CU58 BYJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,022 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 108,020 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2025 106,302 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,235 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 105,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,427 miles

Both steering arms on steering rack have play

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 19 Oct 2021 85,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,271 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. Excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides worn excessively

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,891 miles

covers and trays fitted

inner steering rack joints have play

Pass 3 Jan 2015 51,517 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,387 miles

advise slight play offside front steering rack end joint

Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,387 miles

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

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

advise slight play offside front steering rack end joint

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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CU58 BYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU58 BYJ, 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 CU58 BYJ registered?

CU58 BYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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