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EJ57 LPA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,669 mi
Last recorded108,669 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,669 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess exposed wire on cables in centre of rear axle starting to corrode and fray (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens beam unaffected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seal slightleak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess exposed wire on cables in centre of rear axle starting to corrode and fray (1.1.15 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror and placed in console ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens beam unaffected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seal slightleak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,110 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slight damage around screw area but is secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges and is illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and low tread outer edge and is illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,108 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slight damage around screw area but is secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges and is illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and low tread outer edge and is illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,474 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,218 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,208 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,761 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,171 miles

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

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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EJ57 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ57 LPA, 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 EJ57 LPA registered?

EJ57 LPA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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