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FM57 XOO

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,786 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 76,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 73,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,843 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 44,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear seat down at time of mot test.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Dec 2012 35,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

emssions to clean for a reading

Fail 23 Dec 2011 28,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

emssions to clean for a reading

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,208 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 XOO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

FM57 XOO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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