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ET57 OYU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 OYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,479 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,519 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges nearside rear tyre wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 6 Feb 2015 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges nearside rear tyre wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,823 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,969 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,258 miles

Nearside 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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ET57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ET57 OYU, 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 ET57 OYU registered?

ET57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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