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LC08 RFN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,657 mi
Last recorded131,657 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,709 miles

front seat belts slow to retract ( more n/s )

headlamps deteriorated ( opaque ), beam images poor/dim ( more o/s )

n/s rear reflector cracked, o/s rear reflector/ fog lamp unit insecure at top

o/s front fog lamp lens insecure, front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

oil leak evident ( coolant hose oil stained and swollen )

rear spring upper locators deteriorating and springs corroding at top

wipers smear screen

Fail 16 Jan 2024 125,681 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front seat belts slow to retract ( more n/s )

headlamps deteriorated ( opaque ), beam images poor/dim ( more o/s )

n/s rear reflector cracked, o/s rear reflector/ fog lamp unit insecure at top

o/s front fog lamp lens insecure, front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

oil leak evident ( coolant hose oil stained and swollen )

rear spring upper locators deteriorating and springs corroding at top

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,257 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 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,981 miles

20-30kg pulse in n/s front brake and 15kg pulse in o/s front brake

air intake pipework to air box loose and not connected correctly

battery tray corroded

front inner pads worn , front discs lipped

front seat belts slow to retract

n/s rear reflector cracked, o/s rear reflector/fog lamp unit loose at top

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear springs corroding, spring upper locators deteriorated

small oil leak evident going onto coolant hose ( hose starting to swell )

wipers smear screen

Fail 14 Feb 2022 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

20-30kg pulse in n/s front brake and 15kg pulse in o/s front brake

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S REAR INNER PAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OR CLOSE TO LIMIT

air intake pipework to air box loose and not connected correctly

alternator belt heavily perished /split ( slight noise when running )

battery tray corroded

coolant level low

front inner pads worn , front discs lipped

front seat belts slow to retract

n/s rear reflector cracked, o/s rear reflector/fog lamp unit loose at top

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear inner pad worn, discs lipped

rear springs corroding, spring upper locators deteriorated

small oil leak evident going onto coolant hose ( hose starting to swell )

wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,747 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 1 Feb 2019 82,910 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wiper smearing screen

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,633 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides front top strut mountings are noisy and (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion on hand brake cables

slight rattle from loose air intake pipes, and boxes

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,534 miles

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

air pipes and boxes loose and rattling

corrosion on parking brake cables

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,889 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear fog lamp lens loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlight beam image starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,684 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,565 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 RFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

LC08 RFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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