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LY59 ETK

2010 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,093 mi
Last recorded135,093 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ETK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,882 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 127,882 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,195 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,389 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,128 miles

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

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

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,018 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

particulate filter "add fluid" warning message illuminated.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,741 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

near side rear outer sill distorted.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 72,741 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

near side rear outer sill distorted.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished and cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,843 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

off side rear tyre perished.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,843 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

off side rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,275 miles

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,275 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

near side rear outer sill is distorted.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,996 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre row off side seat base is insecure in the "down" position.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 16,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LY59 ETK is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,161 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 LY59 ETK, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY59 ETK registered?

LY59 ETK is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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