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FG08 LWL

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,655 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip loosening off (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 58,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,780 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,977 miles

n/s+o/s/f top mount bearings noise when rotated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,434 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing partially seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 27,065 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,162 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 18,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 17,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,834 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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FG08 LWL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG08 LWL, 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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FG08 LWL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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