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EJ57 XRL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,619 mi
Last recorded117,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,619 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 117,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 106,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,495 miles

Both front discs pitted.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 71,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,315 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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EJ57 XRL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ57 XRL, 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 EJ57 XRL registered?

EJ57 XRL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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