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DE57 XBY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,424 mi
Last recorded80,424 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 80,424 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drivers seat slight movement at base but still secure

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Wingmirror held together with tape

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

Pass 7 May 2021 76,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door mirror secured by tape / not likely to detach

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,284 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn / inner face corroded badly , breaking apart (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broke at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door mirror secured by tape / not likely to detach

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,968 miles

n/s inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction mirror glass broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,508 miles

Nearside Front advise movement in inner rack arm

Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,506 miles

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

Nearside Front advise movement in inner rack arm

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,282 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,591 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 25,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wet test

Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wet test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,128 miles

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2011 21,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,843 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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DE57 XBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE57 XBY, 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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DE57 XBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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