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HW58 BAM

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 BAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 73,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,241 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,241 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,038 miles

Play in both steering rack-end inner tie-bar ball-joints

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,823 miles

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades worn

some wear front brake discs and pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,372 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres side wall in poor condition

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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HW58 BAM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HW58 BAM, 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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HW58 BAM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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