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LA08 BAO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,066 mi
Last recorded117,066 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 110,957 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position light dim

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,168 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Mirror taped on

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,362 miles

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill area damage

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R sill damaged but still structurally okay

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 88,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R sill damaged but still structurally okay

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,334 miles

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

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

offside nearside headlamps loose

Fail 9 Jul 2019 85,288 miles

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

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

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

offside nearside headlamps loose

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,167 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and O/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,054 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,724 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyre outer walls damaged [not down to cords]

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside near nearside front and offside front tyre outer walls damaged [not down to cords]

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,158 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LA08 BAO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA08 BAO, 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 LA08 BAO registered?

LA08 BAO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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