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L17 YEH

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

145,720 mi
Last recorded145,720 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 YEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 145,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge / 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,289 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 138,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,403 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule sleeve swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule sleeve swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering noise, rear number plate fading, o/s outer c.v.boot loose and greased

Fail 26 Apr 2024 126,358 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf fault (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,737 miles

((0.51))....P3,,,,,215/55/16 x 4,,,,screen washer bottle top missing,,nsf & osf top s/bearings s/wear-podot-monitor

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,737 miles

((0.51))....P3,,,,,215/55/16 x 4,,,,screen washer bottle top missing,,nsf & osf top s/bearings s/wear-podot-monitor

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 117,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 116,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose both front (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 107,625 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both, WORN SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,144 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 96,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,059 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap worn

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 86,059 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front door check strap worn

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 75,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,598 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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L17 YEH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 L17 YEH, 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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L17 YEH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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