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FG08 LVY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,795 mi
Last recorded123,795 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,795 miles

Boot lip loose not insecure

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 123,795 miles

Boot lip loose not insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,523 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 108,523 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,513 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 80,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,376 miles

elloys leak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 37,915 miles

Additive tank leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge- recommend replacement

Recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,915 miles

Additive tank leaking

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge- recommend replacement

Recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 24,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 24 Mar 2011 24,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,100 miles

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

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 LVY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

FG08 LVY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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