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AO08 LRA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 101,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 96,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,861 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 70,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine has rattle and possibly air leak from turbo hose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front wipers deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,626 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing.Wearing close to tread wear bars?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,626 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing.Wearing close to tread wear bars?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Rear discs are corroded on inside

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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AO08 LRA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO08 LRA, 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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AO08 LRA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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