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LA08 JLU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,868 mi
Last recorded56,868 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats ()

Rear Seats folded and under load not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,683 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 51,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,956 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 46,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,835 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine mil light on and dpf pipe split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective split from dpf pressure sensor (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and heavily peried (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot opening switch damaged

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor stone chips across screen

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,091 miles

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

advise engine fault light showing on dash.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,260 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 37,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend all brake pads renewed now,before the unmeasured discs may become damaged.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 28,846 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,658 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal now with the new pads.

no spare wheel/tyre fitted to this vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,286 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)

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 JLU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

LA08 JLU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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