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LB57 UMW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

fan belt worn tensioner worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,779 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 128,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,425 miles

both rear axle bushes have play in

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 124,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,417 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm and perishing

security of exhaust heat shield

Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres on 2mm and perishing

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on handbrake cables

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r outer sills

security of exhaust heat shield

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,726 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,493 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 UMW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red 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 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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