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LC08 RFF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,072 mi
Last recorded144,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 144,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 144,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 142,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,186 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 96,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 96,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both (3.5.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,843 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on prior to test

engine undertray guard snapped

offside rear brakes slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on prior to test

engine undertray guard snapped

offside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,963 miles

engine light is staying on the dash board

Fail 18 Apr 2014 64,790 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light is staying on the dash board

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,054 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn (bald)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn (bald)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,540 miles

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 RFF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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