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FT57 EFM

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,706 mi
Last recorded125,706 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,706 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 113,217 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 28 May 2019 113,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,250 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit. 215/55/zr16 97w (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low. 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,250 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit. 215/55/zr16 97w (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low. 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 6,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,643 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,379 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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FT57 EFM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FT57 EFM, 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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FT57 EFM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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