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FG08 LWC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,816 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,235 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on inside

very slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,819 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,819 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,345 miles

additive tank area damp

nearside front lower coil spring corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 74,671 miles

Offside 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 11 Apr 2014 63,109 miles

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

Running lumpy at idle

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,997 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,705 miles

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

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/r inner handbrake cable corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/r inner handbrake cable corroded

tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,240 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

FG08 LWC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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