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CP57 LYH

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 LYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,607 miles

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

oil leak

parking brake 17% - minimum required 16% repair or adjustment required

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,863 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,862 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front wheel box cover not sercure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted nearside rear BUT NOT SERCURED BY SEAT BELT

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 8 Aug 2013 56,360 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,931 miles

advise middle right hand outer seat squab faulty seat back secures upright

advise right hand rear rear seat unable to errect not able to be used as a seat in current condition

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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CP57 LYH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP57 LYH, 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 CP57 LYH registered?

CP57 LYH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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