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FD57 BGK

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,157 mi
Last recorded195,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 195,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 186,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 186,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 171,981 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Fail 31 Jan 2018 171,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Pass 28 Jan 2017 155,124 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 155,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,914 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 139,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 123,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,934 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch liner catching wheel.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,587 miles

Offside 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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FD57 BGK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD57 BGK, 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 FD57 BGK registered?

FD57 BGK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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