MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s wiper blades slightly smearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s wiper blades slightly smearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre worn on raised edges
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak Top of engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small chips in windscreen
Third row seats not tested due to being in downward position
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre worn on raised edges
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak Top of engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small chips in windscreen
Third row seats not tested due to being in downward position
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY08 LXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 GY08 LXJ, 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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GY08 LXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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