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LC08 RFZ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,799 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2024 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2024 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,351 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

hand brake reading just met lower limit 16%

Fail 19 Oct 2023 126,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

hand brake reading just met lower limit 16%

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,146 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,154 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 111,398 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face

Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 worn and badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (front ones) (2.4.G.2)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake cable corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM)(215/55W16 97 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 59,860 miles

OSR NSF NSR OSF TYRE TRAED LIGHT PERSHING/CRACKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2014 59,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR NSF NSR OSF TYRE TRAED LIGHT PERSHING/CRACKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 RFZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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