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LG08 XPU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,432 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 109,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,352 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 82,228 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 82,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

car loaded

child seats fitted to rear

damage to windscreen

exhaust blow[s]

heavy oil leak[s]

service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear could not check seatbelt child seat has iso fit checked seat belt on chair.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear could not check seat belt child seat fitted with iso fit checked chair seat belt.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gear selector broken

Fail 23 Apr 2014 36,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gear selector broken

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,175 miles

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

Nearside and offside children seat fitted on back

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to breaking up

Fail 23 Apr 2013 23,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside children seat fitted on back

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to breaking up

Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 7,250 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 XPU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPU, 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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LG08 XPU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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