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LX57 HFJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,419 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018
Fail 5 Oct 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,028 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 12 Oct 2017 80,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,059 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbox sounds noisey

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,516 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front top strut bearing noisey

Rear brakes dont rise and fall at same rate

Rear brakes showing signs of wear and corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,516 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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

Nearside front top strut bearing noisey

Rear brakes dont rise and fall at same rate

Rear brakes showing signs of wear and corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake cable corroded to excess

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage (ran flat)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,106 miles

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

passenger front wiper has small split in blade

Fail 14 May 2012 31,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,871 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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LX57 HFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX57 HFJ, 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 LX57 HFJ registered?

LX57 HFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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