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EA08 LVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,198 mi
Last recorded116,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 116,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,709 miles

all 4 tyres closer to legal limits

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,178 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,126 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,117 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,528 miles

Nearside Front & offside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,528 miles

Nearside Front & offside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer side-wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,827 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 LVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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