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MC57 BZT

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer side walls

Fail 6 Nov 2024 93,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer side walls

Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple spots in the lamination (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 87,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Injector seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly splitting, not quite to cords or ply at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple spots in the lamination (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,719 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted OSR wheel inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted OSR wheel inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,378 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 68,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,048 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,754 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,188 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,965 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,541 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,582 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges close to limits

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,955 miles

n/s front tyre has cut on the sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,497 miles

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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MC57 BZT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MC57 BZT, 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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MC57 BZT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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