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AO57 TYV

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,785 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

head lights misty

Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2018 118,959 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres slightly perished. o/s/f also worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 115,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads look low but unable to assess for mot purposes

front tyres slightly perished. o/s/f also worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,141 miles

Both rear brake discs lightly pitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Just above wear warning bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs lightly pitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Just above wear warning bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,564 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,811 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,111 miles

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

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,220 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

under tray covering major components

Fail 9 Dec 2010 46,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

under tray covering major components

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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AO57 TYV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown 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 AO57 TYV, 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 AO57 TYV registered?

AO57 TYV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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