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LC08 BFY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,936 mi
Last recorded102,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 102,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,021 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,712 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,758 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,758 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,819 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,519 miles

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

n/s/f tyre out side cut

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre out side cut

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,502 miles

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

rear row seat belts unchecked due to the customers personal items.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged, but cords not showing-recommend immediate renewal.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake pads 60% plus worn.

rear row seat belts unchecked due to the customers personal items.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged, but cords not showing-recommend immediate renewal.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,556 miles

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

front brake pads worn 60/70%-front brake discs worn with lipped edges-unmeasured.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn 60/70%-front brake discs worn with lipped edges-unmeasured.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,540 miles

low offside rear electric handbrake reading.

nearside rear tyre also severe rubbing damage and alloy wheel damaged.unable to check rear row of seat belts due to customers personal items.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 20,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low offside rear electric handbrake reading.

nearside rear tyre also severe rubbing damage and alloy wheel damaged.unable to check rear row of seat belts due to customers personal items.

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 BFY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LC08 BFY, 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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LC08 BFY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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