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LY57 NVO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,985 mi
Last recorded123,985 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 NVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 123,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 16 May 2024 119,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front light roughness when turning wheels

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 16 May 2024 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle only light fouling on wheel arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front light roughness when turning wheels

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 18 May 2023 113,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 113,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 105,685 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 105,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 98,455 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer wall, not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 98,455 miles

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer wall, not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 93,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 93,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,350 miles

Rear pads low OSR

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,332 miles

All tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,365 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,765 miles

both rear coil spring rusty

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear coil spring rusty

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NVO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

LY57 NVO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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