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LY57 EXR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,644 mi
Last recorded150,644 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 145,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 145,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,992 miles

ns and os top strut mounting bearings getting stiff

Fail 7 Oct 2019 127,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

ns and os top strut mounting bearings getting stiff

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not routed correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not routed correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,646 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,766 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner / cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm / cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner / cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 113,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner / cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm / cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner / cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,551 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Aug 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

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 EXR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

LY57 EXR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LY57 EXR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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