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LG08 VOT

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2019 66,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,753 miles

Brake fluid Slightly contaminated

Back Rear Two Seats Are folded At Time Of Test

Tailgate slightly loose Tailgate Switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,753 miles

Back Rear Two Seats Are folded At Time Of Test

Brake fluid Slightly contaminated

Headlamp aim too high Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Tailgate slightly loose Tailgate Switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,571 miles

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,948 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2013 6,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,703 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,671 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 21,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VOT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG08 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

LG08 VOT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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