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FM57 DKN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,075 mi
Last recorded140,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 DKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 140,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bonett structure corroded

Front Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside NS sill damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2024 139,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bonett structure corroded

Front Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside NS sill damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded

possible diesel leak from injectors

Fail 28 Dec 2021 120,091 miles

Nearside Front 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded

possible diesel leak from injectors

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,132 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper And Lower Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge

Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,742 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper And Lower Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edge

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,139 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

grill loose

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

grill loose

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,214 miles

front tyres WORN on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,029 miles

turbo pipe loose and bracket broken

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall 205/50/17/ W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

turbo pipe loose and bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 62,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 48,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,103 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 DKN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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