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LB57 ULX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,932 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,932 miles

Emissions not tested abnormal noise on engine when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,041 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,040 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,200 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,672 miles

o/s/f tire wearing close to tread wear bars inner edge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2013 84,274 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,374 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,418 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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 ULX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black 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 ULX, 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 ULX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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