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HV58 BKA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 100,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also in poor condition cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Noise from engine potential air induction leak, suspect air box may be incorrectly located

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not reducing structural strength and not within 30cm of seat mount or suspension component

Rear houseing for both number plates missing but still working

center rear seat cushioning deteriorated and frame of seat can be seen

fuel pipes have slight movement where they meet chassis rail but no signs of chaffing and have been secured by a cable tie previously

headlamp smoking during aim test fount bulb to be incorrectly located repositioned but care should be taken and this item be re-checked as it poses a potential fire hazard. (borderline)

Fail 23 May 2022 100,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also in poor condition cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Noise from engine potential air induction leak, suspect air box may be incorrectly located

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not reducing structural strength and not within 30cm of seat mount or suspension component

Rear houseing for both number plates missing but still working

center rear seat cushioning deteriorated and frame of seat can be seen

fuel pipes have slight movement where they meet chassis rail but no signs of chaffing and have been secured by a cable tie previously

headlamp smoking during aim test fount bulb to be incorrectly located repositioned but care should be taken and this item be re-checked as it poses a potential fire hazard. (borderline)

Pass 18 May 2021 92,604 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,975 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2020 87,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,657 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 Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,858 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge[raised tread]

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

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HV58 BKA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV58 BKA, 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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HV58 BKA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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