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OV57 LUJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 125,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm 215/55 x 16 97 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,900 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,569 miles

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

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

unable to check near side middle seat belt as child seat fitted

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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OV57 LUJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV57 LUJ, 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 OV57 LUJ registered?

OV57 LUJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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