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LB57 SMX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,588 mi
Last recorded146,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,365 miles

Both front tyres( wearing very low) on side edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,659 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 133,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,326 miles

gearbox oil leak. engine cover fitted. o/s rear under body cover damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leak. engine cover fitted. o/s rear under body cover damaged.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,259 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 121,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 112,392 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,434 miles

rear number plate loose

Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,349 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 SMX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

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