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LB08 KFY

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 KFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 127,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 116,228 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 116,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

knock when selecting gears

ns number plate light nw

play in os front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,245 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror damaged but does not affect driver view

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,078 miles

rear discs lipped

Fail 20 May 2016 94,077 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear discs lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,480 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,909 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 58,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,297 miles

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

excessive oil leak on to engine undertray!

Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

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

excessive oil leak on to engine undertray!

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LB08 KFY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB08 KFY, 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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LB08 KFY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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