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EA08 LUP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,981 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,639 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,653 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,653 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Side Lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,007 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low, advise inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 48,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2013 15,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 3,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 2,224 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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EA08 LUP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA08 LUP, 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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EA08 LUP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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