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PL57 FHN

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 FHN
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION SLOW TO RISE ON SUSPENSION BAGS

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all WIPERS TO CHECK (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION SLOW TO RISE ON SUSPENSION BAGS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,672 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,508 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 62,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 37,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,536 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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PL57 FHN is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL57 FHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL57 FHN is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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