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AT57 EJY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 97,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension unit leaking air leak (5.3.5 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,359 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,091 miles

Nearside Front floor rusted

Nearside Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front floor rusted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end badly worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor rusted

Offside Front floor rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,468 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

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

Offside front outer sill corroded - outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Nov 2022 79,466 miles

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

Auxiliary belt perished

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

Offside front outer sill corroded - outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,749 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 72,733 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 70,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,103 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,103 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,351 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,967 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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AT57 EJY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AT57 EJY, 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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AT57 EJY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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