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LB08 XFW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,298 mi
Last recorded136,298 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,298 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 136,298 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 131,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,404 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 122,404 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,431 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 116,431 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,877 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,513 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 102,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,207 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,207 miles

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 72,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,085 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,652 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 XFW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

LB08 XFW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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