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LG08 VNU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,334 mi
Last recorded162,334 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 162,334 miles

Mil light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 162,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Mil light on dash

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,547 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,968 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

engine oil leak

injector chuffing

protective trays fitted to the under side of the vehicle blocking the view of components

Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear dim, but can still be seen

engine oil leak

injector chuffing

protective trays fitted to the under side of the vehicle blocking the view of components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 127,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,560 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres low

Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,538 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,263 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,263 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VNU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 LG08 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

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