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LB57 BJF

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,585 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 93,585 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 87,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,256 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,074 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 76,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake faulty coming up on display

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,638 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,145 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

too few smoke emissions emitted to register on smoke test, no print out

Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,145 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

too few smoke emissions emitted to register on smoke test, no print out

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,005 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,497 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,012 miles

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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LB57 BJF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LB57 BJF, 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 LB57 BJF registered?

LB57 BJF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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