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LB08 LYA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

149,382 mi
Last recorded149,382 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 149,382 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective fog up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective fog up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak ,

Fail 10 Sep 2026 149,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not working (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective fog up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective fog up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak ,

Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,308 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2024 138,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,508 miles

Engine oil leaks, Both front tyres close to wear bands also nearside front bald on outer edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 129,504 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks, Both front tyres close to wear bands also nearside front bald on outer edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,829 miles

engine oil stone chips in screen

Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,504 miles

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 81,689 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

offside front outer c.v. boot perishing

Fail 28 May 2016 81,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

offside front outer c.v. boot perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,866 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 39,633 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2013 29,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,465 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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LB08 LYA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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