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MA57 EVG

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,148 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,257 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,257 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,282 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge very close to limits

Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front both tyres worn on inside edge very close to limits

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,017 miles

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

n/s wiper is torn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,198 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,195 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MA57 EVG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA57 EVG, 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 MA57 EVG registered?

MA57 EVG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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