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FG08 LWN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,610 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 69,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,847 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,341 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 21,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,053 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 18,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,145 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 11,489 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads worn thin

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 LWN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

FG08 LWN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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