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LB57 JXE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,288 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2022 102,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,194 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mount seizing up

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount seizing up

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,108 miles

Nearside wiper has small split

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount seizing up

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside wiper has small split

Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside wiper has small split

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount seizing up

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside wiper has small split

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 13 Sep 2018 73,886 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,070 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r hand brake cable corroded

rear tyres worn out of shape/feathered

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r hand brake cable corroded

rear tyres worn out of shape/feathered

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,336 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,600 miles

front wiper blades worn

n/s cover on fuel tank damaged

rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades worn

n/s cover on fuel tank damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low on limit of 1.6 - bald on edge of tread

rear heat shield loose

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 JXE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LB57 JXE, 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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LB57 JXE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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