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EK08 LSE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,866 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill distorted and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 114,866 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill distorted and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,762 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside outer gaiter clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Movement felt when driving (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front top mount bearings noisy when turning

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both wing mirrors damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,550 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Movement in engine mount felt when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 also worn close and lower edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades smearing and juddering across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Movement in engine mount felt when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,887 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken clip so gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,721 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,997 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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EK08 LSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK08 LSE, 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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EK08 LSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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