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MV57 GEJ

2007 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SHOCKER SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SHOCKER SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch biting point high

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering arms ()

Lower Engine mount rubber split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACE 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch biting point high

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering arms ()

Lower Engine mount rubber split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACE 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2018 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disks corroding

both rear tyres tyre valves perishing

offside rear tyre tread low. 205/55/16

suspect screen wash bottle has a leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped significantly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disks corroding

both rear tyres tyre valves perishing

offside rear tyre tread low. 205/55/16

suspect screen wash bottle has a leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,335 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,335 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box. (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box. (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre Box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working All three, intermittently. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,279 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 May 2015 56,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2015 56,081 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,881 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 44,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,138 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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MV57 GEJ is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 MV57 GEJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV57 GEJ is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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