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FV57 OFN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,826 mi
Last recorded104,826 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine movement unable to check mount due to covers andundertrays

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,825 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury also unable to open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected both (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure wireing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Central Passenger's seat insecure nearside cant be secured in possition (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,806 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure of light broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,109 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 88,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 74,925 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge but not through to cords

Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage top mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge but not through to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,991 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,667 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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FV57 OFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV57 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

FV57 OFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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