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PJ57 XVY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 140,273 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 140,271 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,526 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More so in O/Side ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside of tread

Oil leak ()

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

Split in top of front screen

Fail 8 Aug 2017 132,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More so in O/Side ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside of tread

Oil leak ()

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

Split in top of front screen

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,506 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front side light is very dim

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 109,283 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front side light is very dim

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 40,814 miles

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

N/S/F Inner steering joint slight play

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fRONT BRAKE DISC'S LIPPED

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,814 miles

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

N/S/F Inner steering joint slight play

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER

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

fRONT BRAKE DISC'S LIPPED

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,136 miles

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

Rear 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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PJ57 XVY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PJ57 XVY, 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 PJ57 XVY registered?

PJ57 XVY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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