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LY57 KDF

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,925 mi
Last recorded159,925 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 159,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 159,910 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,836 miles

Air intake hose to turbo loose

Nearside Rear bump stop mount damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 154,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Air intake hose to turbo loose

Nearside Rear bump stop mount damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 149,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 149,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,444 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 137,671 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges unevenly

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush becoming worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,671 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges unevenly

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush becoming worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 132,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,315 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,220 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front sub frame o/s/r bolt (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,590 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,638 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 KDF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

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

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