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CA57 URC

2008 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,512 mi
Last recorded198,512 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 URC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 198,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 139,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 135,008 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 129,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 124,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,564 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,848 miles

front tyres slightly feathered

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly feathered

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,553 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,010 miles

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

front pads worn low

Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front pads worn low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,478 miles

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

Offside 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)

o/s/f strut top mount rough in operation

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 URC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 URC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA57 URC registered?

CA57 URC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is CA57 URC safe to buy?

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