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LA08 ESU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,377 mi
Last recorded41,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 41,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 41,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,441 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 40,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,866 miles

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,546 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,546 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,820 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 8 Jun 2016 37,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall Deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 37,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall Deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,872 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 31,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,596 miles

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

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 ESU 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 66.7%.

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 LA08 ESU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 ESU registered?

LA08 ESU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is LA08 ESU safe to buy?

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