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LG08 VSJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 134,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S AND O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 117,327 miles

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2018 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 May 2017 107,780 miles

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

offside rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 101,832 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

under bonnet cover fitted restricting inspection

Fail 17 May 2016 101,830 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

under bonnet cover fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 May 2015 98,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

nearside driveshaft boot leaking grease but secure to joint

Pass 27 May 2015 98,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

nearside driveshaft boot leaking grease but secure to joint

Pass 9 May 2014 94,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 59,015 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 VSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LG08 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

LG08 VSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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