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AF08 LJO

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,692 mi
Last recorded107,692 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear wheel arch damaged, Nearside front outer sill damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle underbody showing various signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 May 2022 106,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Damage/Dent to nearside front outer sill

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged/dented

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,011 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,370 miles

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 2 Jan 2019 90,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,266 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,159 miles

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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AF08 LJO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AF08 LJO, 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 AF08 LJO registered?

AF08 LJO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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