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FM57 ZCJ

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,252 mi
Last recorded55,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,252 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 12 Jan 2024 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 41,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,580 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 35,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,710 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,014 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 10,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish ;

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,905 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 ZCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FM57 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

FM57 ZCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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