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DF57 EFT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 EFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 123,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,542 miles

nearside and offside sills are slightly corroded at front

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,542 miles

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

nearside and offside sills are slightly corroded at front

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,513 miles

Trim/shroud over tailgate release handle

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,513 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Trim/shroud over tailgate release handle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Air bag pretensioner warning message is on

ESP light is on

Handbrake fault warning light is on

Lots of indicators and warning lights are on.

lots of messages are on the dash

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and treads getting low.

engine mil on.

exhaust smell from engine bay,unable to see any leak.

front wipers split and smearing.

no emissions print out not enough smoke emitted to obtain a reading.

not checked offside rear seat belt.

strong advise offside front tyre tread cut.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,109 miles

Front wipers splitting but clearing screen ok.

front pads 75% worn approx

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,378 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,301 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 20,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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DF57 EFT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red 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 DF57 EFT, 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 DF57 EFT registered?

DF57 EFT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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