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MM57 MGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 MGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear insecure

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2018 116,265 miles

Nearside Rear insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,912 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp loose

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

front number plate cracked getting hard to read on limit

Fail 19 Jan 2017 68,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp loose

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in washer bottle (8.2.3)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

front number plate cracked getting hard to read on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak dripping on to exhaust flexy

nearside door mirror cover damaged abit

offside wiper blade judders across screen

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak dripping on to exhaust flexy

nearside door mirror cover damaged abit

offside wiper blade judders across screen

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,336 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/r brake flexi pipe, outer rubber over braiding split, no bulge

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

oil leak

rear tyres worn low,close to legal limit and outer walls cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

engine bay and under covers fitted

misfire/lumpy idle

n/s/r brake flexi pipe, outer rubber over braiding split, no bulge

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

oil leak

rear tyres worn low,close to legal limit and outer walls cracked

service -9650

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,890 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,598 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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MM57 MGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 MM57 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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