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LY57 KCZ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,904 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 96,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Nearside park brake cable starting to frey

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,141 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,141 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,825 miles

diesel injector leaking compression

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diesel injector leaking compression

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,747 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 43,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,155 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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LY57 KCZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KCZ, 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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LY57 KCZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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