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CY57 LFF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 LFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 79,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 77,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor / Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush severely dteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush lifing out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis by outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush bonding severely deteriorated - Not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall kerb damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to subframe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Abs wheel speed sensor wiring incorrectly routed. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Air intake to turbocharger insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,076 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,873 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 56,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,305 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,457 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,456 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,893 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,893 miles

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

small splits in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,763 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front brake discs excessivlly worn STRONGLY ADVISE NEW

o/s/r light lens slightly insecure

slight crack in front reg plate

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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CY57 LFF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CY57 LFF, 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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CY57 LFF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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