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LE57 OJL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 78,384 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat loose on runners

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 75,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,099 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,164 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,814 miles

Both front and rear brake discs surface corroded.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,814 miles

Both front and rear brake discs surface corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,808 miles

offside front tyre low pressure

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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LE57 OJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LE57 OJL, 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 LE57 OJL registered?

LE57 OJL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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