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LR08 FVO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is arm has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 139,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting noisy when turned lock to lock

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 139,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rears not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting noisy when turned lock to lock

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In the central tread area, Should be repairable if it hasn't been run flat. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear washer not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 127,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,969 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame insecurely attached front subframe offside rear mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread and wearing inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,415 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,388 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 7 Mar 2015 61,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,259 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 47,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,071 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,117 miles

both rear tyres worn

o/s/f tyre very worn

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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LR08 FVO 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 65.2%.

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 LR08 FVO, 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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LR08 FVO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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