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LY57 MSX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,097 mi
Last recorded93,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,245 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,466 miles

Both rear tyres and the nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on the outer edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,704 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,704 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 26,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,904 miles

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

Offisde wiper is smearing.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,871 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 13,482 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 MSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

LY57 MSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 January 2008.

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