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LA08 FKT

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,772 mi
Last recorded150,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 131,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,563 miles

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

undertray partially insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2018 129,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,353 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4tread only. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 26,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,646 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 23,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

wiper blades slightly split on ends

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,204 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,204 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 11 May 2011 13,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 13,036 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 FKT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FKT, 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 FKT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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