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MW57 EMK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,827 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,827 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs corroded and worn

childseat fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2018 109,638 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs corroded and worn

childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished and split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp fittings are in a poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp fittings are in a poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Minor damage to n/s/f sill area

O/S/R tyre has small splits in tread area and is slightly perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight wear in n/s steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,878 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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MW57 EMK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW57 EMK, 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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MW57 EMK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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