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AF57 OJR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,384 mi
Last recorded121,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,384 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

age related corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,384 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,613 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

nearside and offside body panel damage

Fail 5 Aug 2020 118,613 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing [sharp edge] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

nearside and offside body panel damage

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 115,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,815 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,996 miles

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

rear seat base missing at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2017 103,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,707 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,407 miles

offside front tyre wearing both edges

slight free play to nearside steering rack joint

slight play to nearside front roll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm only at test

Fail 17 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre 2mm only at test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,396 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)

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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AF57 OJR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF57 OJR, 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 AF57 OJR registered?

AF57 OJR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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