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LY57 MVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,142 mi
Last recorded172,142 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 172,142 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 111,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,397 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,750 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 MVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

LY57 MVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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