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LA08 BBE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 132,092 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering malfunctioning rack crunching (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,171 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 98,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 69,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 66,636 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2019 49,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,558 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 37,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,671 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,670 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,668 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 19,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,058 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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LA08 BBE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 LA08 BBE, 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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LA08 BBE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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