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LB08 LYC

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear rear arch liner is broken & is not fouling at time of test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both o/s & n/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (195 65 15 91h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers smear (areo)

rear number plate has damage (cracks)

reverse light lens is damaged (cracked)

turbo/dpf heat shield is loose

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,530 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Turbo heat shield loose but still secure

Undertray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 119,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Turbo heat shield loose but still secure

Undertray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,770 miles

Offside front outer cv boot cable tied on and secure at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Turbo heat shield loose

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front brake bind slightly

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,988 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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 95,881 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,882 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,104 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,076 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

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 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB08 LYC, 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 LB08 LYC registered?

LB08 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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