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LY57 NVG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,611 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR O/ N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 160,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR O/ N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,898 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split & slightly smears the screen

nearside front & nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2015 68,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split & slightly smears the screen

nearside front & nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2013 62,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,791 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall - cord not showing.

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,776 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 NVG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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