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LA08 UHW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026

Both front brake disc inner face edges corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,096 miles

Exhaust shield insecure front

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre catching wheel arch on full lock

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 65,415 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,840 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 27,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wiper blade splitting

strong advisory that all four tyres are perished and worn to the limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,491 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 UHW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

LA08 UHW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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