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LB57 OVA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,235 mi
Last recorded161,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 161,235 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR tyres wearing uneven on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on edges (smooth) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR tyres wearing uneven on inner shoulders

Fail 31 Jul 2015 66,343 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,726 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 14 Jan 2014 55,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,429 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,429 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,660 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine under tray insecure at back

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 OVA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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