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DE58 LJL

2008 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 135,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,114 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,676 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 May 2014 56,676 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 40,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch smelling

inner wheel arch linings fitted

Fail 23 May 2013 40,169 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant see front and rear brake pads clearly

clutch smelling

inner wheel arch linings fitted

Pass 29 May 2012 23,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 19,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE58 LJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE58 LJL, 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 DE58 LJL registered?

DE58 LJL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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