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LB08 LYF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,932 miles

Offside Rear tyre, various metal objects in tread, five counted.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre, various metal objects in tread, five counted.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,275 miles

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,581 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on nsr brake 14kgf

Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,891 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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LB08 LYF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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