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AX57 GVP

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,323 mi
Last recorded82,323 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 82,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,473 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 67,458 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))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,286 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,337 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,569 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,346 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,346 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 31,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,859 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 21,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres perrished in treads and on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,609 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 GVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AX57 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

AX57 GVP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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