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LY57 MLU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 86,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 72,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,275 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,379 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 434 (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,707 miles

n/s/f door damagesd

Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,707 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door damagesd

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 10,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 33,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,259 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,421 miles

all four tyres starting to crack up on outer walls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,208 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 MLU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

LY57 MLU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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