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LA08 HRP

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 108,256 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Blew 6.31 on first test. Plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knock/freeplay detected (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Borderline - advise replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Spring seems to have shifted in retaining cups

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,328 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,565 miles

Handbrake Lever Modified.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Close To The Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 82,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,178 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,066 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,514 miles

rear brake pads 60 % worn

second air bag turned off by customer

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,716 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,014 miles

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 HRP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

LA08 HRP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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