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HT57 FVR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,607 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,607 miles

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)

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

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly out of shape over tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly out of shape over tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored and rear rusty

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded was all secure ok at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored and rear rusty

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded was all secure ok at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 52,310 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R lamp lens broken

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 44,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R lamp lens broken

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,722 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 34,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,991 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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HT57 FVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HT57 FVR, 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 HT57 FVR registered?

HT57 FVR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HT57 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT57 FVR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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