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LC08 BFO

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 87,940 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S. 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 64,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m 215/55/r16 wanli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,605 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,605 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,849 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,080 miles

Centre seat belt condition/operation have been unchecked,due to the customers personal items and health hazard.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,013 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,526 miles

Nearside 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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LC08 BFO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC08 BFO, 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 LC08 BFO registered?

LC08 BFO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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