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LA08 JJV

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2025 98,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2024 89,072 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 89,071 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,845 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,130 miles

Particulate filter additive tank showing signs of additive leak/loss

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Particulate filter additive tank showing signs of additive leak/loss

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,969 miles

emissions to clean for tester

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,579 miles

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

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

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 JJV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

LA08 JJV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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