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FD57 BYG

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 81,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,524 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has a slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has a slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,302 miles

Temp repair nearside rear puncture repair

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rear exhaust brackets (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temp repair nearside rear puncture repair

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on the outside of the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle bracket broken ( exhaust still secure)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on the outside of the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle bracket broken ( exhaust still secure)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,315 miles

rear brake discs inner faces very corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,140 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,111 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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FD57 BYG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD57 BYG, 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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FD57 BYG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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