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LY57 PVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,086 miles

Oil leak oil leak all around engine ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,234 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,292 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,292 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 68,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,n/s/f tyre wearing on both edge's.

advise,o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,n/s/f tyre wearing on both edge's.

advise,o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,305 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,371 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 28,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall .

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 PVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

LY57 PVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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