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LB57 OVF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 120,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,709 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2020 110,425 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 106,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,261 miles

Slight judder from both front brakes

Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,261 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,382 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,442 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,619 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)

neareside rear brake cable corroded, not excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,171 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 27,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,477 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 OVF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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