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CX57 ECT

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,080 mi
Last recorded147,080 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 147,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 136,399 miles

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

suspension warning light on on dash

Fail 13 Dec 2022 136,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension warning light on on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,858 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 95,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,206 miles

Rear boot handle lose

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,984 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 81,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edges.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edges.

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

O/S front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 7 May 2014 63,153 miles

Handbrake cable getting rusty.

Fail 1 May 2014 63,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Handbrake cable getting rusty.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,230 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,485 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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CX57 ECT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX57 ECT, 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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CX57 ECT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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