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LB57 SMO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,177 mi
Last recorded194,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 194,177 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 127,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,894 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,861 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened liped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushes detoriating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing bushes detorioating (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 91,770 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,294 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,755 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 56,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs worn & lipped

N/S/F wiper blade smears screen

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

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SMO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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