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MM57 GVC

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 142,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 142,406 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced previous repair hole floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 137,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 133,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,535 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 128,448 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,522 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure- minimal grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 123,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure- minimal grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,007 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats except drivers.

Offside Rear Bump stop trapped between coils of spring

Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,736 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,060 miles

front brake inbalance high

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,060 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance high

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,146 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear limit

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,143 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

o/s/r tyre on wear limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,155 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,756 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,843 miles

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

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

parking brake cable corroded

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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MM57 GVC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MM57 GVC, 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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MM57 GVC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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