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FG58 JBV

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,719 mi
Last recorded142,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 142,719 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 138,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,952 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outrigger jacking point, floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,783 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,848 miles

Injectors leaking past seals slightly (air leak)

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,566 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,080 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,139 miles

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

Rear 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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FG58 JBV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG58 JBV, 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 FG58 JBV registered?

FG58 JBV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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