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LG08 FVC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,798 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,543 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,658 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,217 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,330 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,191 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres slight cracks in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,012 miles

slight oil misting gearbox area

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

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

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

slight oil misting gearbox area

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,474 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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LG08 FVC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG08 FVC, 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 LG08 FVC registered?

LG08 FVC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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