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LB57 UMC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 UMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,622 miles

Air box insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure rear

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,549 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 95,549 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

on the tailgate there is a trim the is insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,721 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

on the tailgate there is a trim the is insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,026 miles

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

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

engine oil filler cap missing/ located on under tray and repaced

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,018 miles

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

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

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

engine oil filler cap missing/ located on under tray and repaced

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,196 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 78,193 miles

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

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

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)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,951 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,145 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,336 miles

boot does not open

both front tyres very low on edges, not at full tread depth. 2mm at full tread depth

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre below 1mm on outer edge, not at full tread depth. 2mm at full tread depth

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UMC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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