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LA08 LFY

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,584 mi
Last recorded140,584 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 140,584 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,155 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,058 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front gearbox oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear tyre outer edge starting to get worn

advise unable to fully check rear MPV seats + belts

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,114 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front gearbox oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear tyre outer edge starting to get worn

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

advise unable to fully check rear MPV seats + belts

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,693 miles

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

advise engine warning lamp on dash

advise rear brakes uneven brake force

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,316 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 77,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear seats or seat belts due to boot being full

Fail 5 Jul 2014 57,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear seats or seat belts due to boot being full

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 44,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,590 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn and perished

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 LFY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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