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FY57 XHT

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 119,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,918 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,918 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,249 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 89,231 miles

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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,501 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 52,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,801 miles

nearside & offside wipers worn

Fail 15 Jan 2011 21,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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FY57 XHT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY57 XHT, 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 FY57 XHT registered?

FY57 XHT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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