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FB57 GGE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,805 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,672 miles

both rear tyre close to limit and starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,672 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres close to limit and starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,861 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 50,728 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,700 miles

front disc's slightly pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front 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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FB57 GGE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FB57 GGE, 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 FB57 GGE registered?

FB57 GGE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FB57 GGE safe to buy?

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