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FM57 ALU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 101,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 99,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 89,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 89,733 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions wont print as test not completed reading were 8.323 11.76

nearside park brake cable corroded

offside beam image poor

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,755 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp heavily corroded but still secure

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2018 74,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp heavily corroded but still secure

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 47,797 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,388 miles

n/s/f wiper blade worn

tailgate release defective

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,261 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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FM57 ALU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FM57 ALU, 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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FM57 ALU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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