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LY57 DFL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,746 miles

service light on

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,746 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

service light on

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,793 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,603 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre worn uneven slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,912 miles

alternator belt perished

rear wiper worn

service light on

Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,912 miles

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

alternator belt perished

rear wiper worn

service light on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 94,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 94,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,491 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,559 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,752 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,752 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 17 May 2011 36,661 miles

Emissions too clean to take readings

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,657 miles

rear main oil seal leaking

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 DFL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY57 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

LY57 DFL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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