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LC08 ESF

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 116,001 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,662 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,862 miles

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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 86,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,825 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ESF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

LC08 ESF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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