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LY57 NUP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

180,357 mi
Last recorded180,357 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 180,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 179,584 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 177,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 177,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 172,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & centre ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (nearside &offside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,694 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,694 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,390 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 140,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,404 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across middle row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,404 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across middle row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,885 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 78,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade slightly smear screen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,413 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

horn needs attention

ns door mirror broken

os sill damaged

rear brake pads + discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,408 miles

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,741 miles

both front brake discs partly worn.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut noted on nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage noted to offside sill.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut noted on nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage noted to offside sill.

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 NUP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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