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LC08 BHW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,381 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 100,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,415 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt isofix base. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2019 94,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both o/s & n/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt isofix base. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,560 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,828 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16/mich (4.1.D.1b)

Ns rear brake hose is rubbing on hand brake cable

Os front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,424 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,382 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2013 36,528 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,058 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,104 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 14,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BHW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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