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AX57 GVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,060 mi
Last recorded144,060 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 144,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 144,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 133,408 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 133,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,122 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 123,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 112,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,142 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 101,142 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,097 miles

Rear rear seat belts not checked due to loaded rear seat

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,625 miles

FRONT PAD GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside STEERING RACK CLIP MISSING

Offside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE RUBBING ON WHEEL

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,208 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,902 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,511 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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AX57 GVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX57 GVJ, 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 AX57 GVJ registered?

AX57 GVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AX57 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 GVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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