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LG08 VRF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,308 mi
Last recorded132,308 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 132,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,302 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 112,658 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,984 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 91,984 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,925 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,417 miles

Brake pedal anti slip wearing through

Chassis is damaged on nearside lower part, but not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Nail in offside rear tyre

Reversing light unit is insecure

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 VRF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LG08 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

LG08 VRF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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