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LY57 KNR

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,433 miles

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 84,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,740 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,507 miles

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,338 miles

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

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 very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,512 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,102 miles

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,527 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 55,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,771 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,006 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 KNR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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