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FV57 NSN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 NSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 139,393 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,574 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,950 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,947 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Near side front (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres low on tread

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,451 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 104,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,108 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 83,982 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

engine oil level low

offside outer C/V Gaitor slightly insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,982 miles

Coolant leak

engine oil level low

offside outer C/V Gaitor slightly insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,701 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,701 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,785 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FV57 NSN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV57 NSN, 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 FV57 NSN registered?

FV57 NSN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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