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HK57 WJV

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,796 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 18 Dec 2020 79,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front brake discs heavily pitted strongly advise having them replaced, no judder at time of test

nearside front link has slight play

Pass 22 May 2019 73,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear passenger seats obscured by heavy/ fragile items seats or belts not tested ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear passenger seats obscured by heavy/ fragile items seats or belts not tested ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,856 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,851 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,023 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,023 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,601 miles

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

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

Offside 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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HK57 WJV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK57 WJV, 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 HK57 WJV registered?

HK57 WJV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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