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LY57 RCF

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,633 mi
Last recorded152,633 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,633 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,144 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp no obvious leak.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,143 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp no obvious leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,808 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,773 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,404 miles

Brake pedal missing rubber pad

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly perished outer sidewall 0313 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Above AUX belt (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished outer sidewall 0313

Fail 18 Oct 2017 86,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brake pedal missing rubber pad

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly perished outer sidewall 0313 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Above AUX belt (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished outer sidewall 0313

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,639 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r brake disc lipped

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored face from metal pad (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 ()

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r brake disc lipped

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,312 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,312 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RCF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

LY57 RCF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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