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LY57 LNM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,411 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 124,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 117,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outside edge + cracking in tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,203 miles

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

Nearside & Offside rear tyres starting to perish inner and outer tread pattern

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished in tread pattern

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 113,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside & Offside rear tyres starting to perish inner and outer tread pattern

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished in tread pattern

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,990 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 109,990 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,302 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 98,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 38,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Dec 2012 38,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jan 2012 31,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 LNM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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