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FV57 WFT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 WFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 96,065 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 96,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded n/s holed

wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,978 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front outer sill corroded and soft

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,436 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 72,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 63,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 63,898 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 57,330 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 57,330 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 57,330 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 50,463 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,675 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2012 25,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate modified but not likely to be misread

nsr tyre is starting to crack/perish

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 18,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel arch not fully secured

nearside rerar iner wheel arch not fully secured and chaffing tyre inner wall.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 WFT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

FV57 WFT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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