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LA08 UJM

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,537 mi
Last recorded144,537 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 144,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 142,226 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 142,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,829 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front bottom ball joint locking device ineffective

Fail 13 Jul 2018 130,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front bottom ball joint locking device ineffective

Pass 12 Aug 2017 119,592 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut and tyre perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2017 119,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut and tyre perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 107,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,426 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,809 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,920 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts as child seats fitted.

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 UJM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

LA08 UJM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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