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DS57 OGU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,500 mi
Last recorded121,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cuts in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,290 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,289 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,179 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,772 miles

DPF Fitted to clean to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front DLR not working

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,333 miles

Front tyres worn to wear markers

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,333 miles

Front tyres worn to wear markers

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,356 miles

Deep cut in Nearside rear outer tyre wall+Worn very low on outer edge, Just legal.215/50/17 W-XL

Fail 23 Jan 2015 60,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Deep cut in Nearside rear outer tyre wall+Worn very low on outer edge, Just legal.215/50/17 W-XL

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Pads Worn Low

Nearside Rear Wheel Centre Missing

Offside Front Tyre Worn Very Low On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn To Wear Markers

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,927 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,926 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS,JUST LEGAL.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 27,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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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DS57 OGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS57 OGU, 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 DS57 OGU registered?

DS57 OGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is DS57 OGU safe to buy?

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