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LN08 ZVA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,968 mi
Last recorded132,968 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,968 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 132,968 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 120,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 109,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front repeater damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2024 109,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front repeater damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2023 93,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,677 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 75,677 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,586 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 32,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror Casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,734 miles

Nearside wiper is poor

Fail 11 Mar 2016 21,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside wiper is poor

Nearside Front tyre is heavily perished on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 21,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both inner rear tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 6,453 miles

Oil leak

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not register the readings

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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LN08 ZVA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LN08 ZVA, 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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LN08 ZVA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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