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AE58 DZP

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,274 mi
Last recorded157,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 157,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer bracket broken on one side

osf outter sill holed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 155,252 miles

exhaust silencer bracket broken on one side

front tyres worn on inside edges

nsr tyre worn low on inside edge

osf outter sill holed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,781 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,801 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 142,799 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,054 miles

both no plate light lens covers missing / tail gate door handle missing / advise attention

engine mounts becoming worn / slight movement / engine knocks on tack up of drive / also going into reverse / advise further inspection / rectify

exhaust d.p.f very heavily corroded slight ex blow developing at joint of d.p.f

underside / components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 10 Sep 2021 129,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arm ball joints worn to excess / o/s ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner drive shaft cv gaiter insecure / cv joint dry of grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both no plate light lens covers missing / tail gate door handle missing / advise attention

engine mounts becoming worn / slight movement / engine knocks on tack up of drive / also going into reverse / advise further inspection / rectify

exhaust d.p.f very heavily corroded slight ex blow developing at joint of d.p.f

underside / components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged to caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 115,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,484 miles

Exhaust heat shield above rear silencer is insecure

Exhaust heat shield over middle pipe is insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,933 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,051 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 87,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,291 miles

4 child seats fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,783 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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AE58 DZP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE58 DZP, 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 AE58 DZP registered?

AE58 DZP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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