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LC08 VLE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 80,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,373 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,816 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seats due to child seats fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,816 miles

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

unable to check rear seats due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 29,527 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 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

LC08 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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