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MT57 YKE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill repair corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,656 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Boot weeping grease from outer boot clip but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 106,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot weeping grease from outer boot clip but secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,255 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,277 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Fail 6 Jun 2018 89,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,235 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,720 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,963 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,638 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,610 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front quarter light glass cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,608 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,206 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 21,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 YKE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YKE, 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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MT57 YKE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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