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LL08 JOV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,463 mi
Last recorded161,463 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 161,463 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Oil filler cap missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror, mostly missing, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Mirror (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Dirty (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror backing missing, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Mirror (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Axle ride height linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground DPF temp sensor, wires damaged (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Dashboard deformed causing slight visual obstruction inside swept area of windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Dirty (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 145,893 miles

DPF exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Dashboard so deformed it creates an obstruction below swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Both strut top mounting bearing seized

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 145,662 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32" flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Dashboard so deformed it creates an obstruction below swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Both strut top mounting bearing seized

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,379 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,378 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 119,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front seats loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,490 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,999 miles

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,101 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,986 miles

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 7 Oct 2014 86,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion on all brake discs on the outside of the inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,676 miles

some corrosion on all brake discs on the outside of the inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 16,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 12 Jul 2012 74,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,705 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 67,030 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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LL08 JOV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LL08 JOV, 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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LL08 JOV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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