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DV57 VFZ

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,820 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corrodded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,818 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corrodded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,772 miles

Coolant leak driverside of engine ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 108,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak driverside of engine ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

air box loose

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,812 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,812 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,860 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,878 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,878 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,284 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,843 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 43,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DV57 VFZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV57 VFZ, 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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DV57 VFZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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