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EA08 LSX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 93,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.5mm, worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 86,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.5mm, worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,033 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,163 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,985 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,348 miles

Both front tyres on limit

N/S/F,O/S/F,O/S/R tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,426 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 10,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EA08 LSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA08 LSX, 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 EA08 LSX registered?

EA08 LSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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