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CA57 OYU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,657 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,218 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)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,552 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,598 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,473 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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CA57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA57 OYU, 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 CA57 OYU registered?

CA57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is CA57 OYU safe to buy?

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