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LY57 MSU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 72,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,179 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Front brake discs show wear

Rear brake discs show wear

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,034 miles

All 4 tyres perished cracked & approaching wear markers

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs show wear

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 51,645 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 51,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 47,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,439 miles

front number plate cracked

rear seats folded down

Fail 1 May 2013 30,437 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,342 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,342 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,142 miles

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

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

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 MSU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

LY57 MSU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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