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MT57 TGU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,071 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,012 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 63,094 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,880 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,245 miles

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,213 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,229 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,938 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,827 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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MT57 TGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT57 TGU, 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 MT57 TGU registered?

MT57 TGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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