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FM57 DHC

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,522 mi
Last recorded109,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 101,437 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 101,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 95,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,055 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,373 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

up most rear seat belts not checked as tested vehicle as presented

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

up most rear seat belts not checked as tested vehicle as presented

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,568 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,421 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 DHC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FM57 DHC, 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 FM57 DHC registered?

FM57 DHC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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