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AO08 LRL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,378 miles

Nearside door mirror has damage.

Fail 18 Mar 2020 117,371 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box also clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror has damage.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 113,083 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure "hard compound boot" (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 107,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging item placed in centre console ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,371 miles

dipped beam image weak

play in inner rack joint

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,301 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,513 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 22 Dec 2012 45,513 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,343 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,696 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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AO08 LRL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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