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LY57 DCZ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 120,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous likely to come apart (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 106,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,977 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 94,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,557 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre is wearing uneven across and the inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre is wearing uneven across and the inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,047 miles

Front mounting of rear silencer broken, badly rusted, but system adequately supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,233 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,694 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low front brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2011 17,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LY57 DCZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY57 DCZ, 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 LY57 DCZ registered?

LY57 DCZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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