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FG08 LVU

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 122,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,782 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 116,782 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,041 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 108,442 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,137 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 78,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,080 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,093 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 33,093 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FG08 LVU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG08 LVU, 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 FG08 LVU registered?

FG08 LVU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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