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LV08 HLN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 126,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,942 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 121,942 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,884 miles

Central Rear Upper 50% operational

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly Broken (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Broken (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Upper 50% operational

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly Broken (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,897 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Cracked (continuosly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 107,191 miles

Central Upper stop light not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,020 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,912 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes grabbing slightly+ discs all round (change pads with new discs) (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes grabbing slightly+ discs all round (change pads with new discs) (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,940 miles

Centre Rear + front wipers + number plate lights dim ( both required - soon )

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin / bearing / bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - ( both ) (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test pray beads - pray sword - air freshener ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,008 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,415 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 71,774 miles

Tailgate trim loose.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,917 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,505 miles

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

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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LV08 HLN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV08 HLN, 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 LV08 HLN registered?

LV08 HLN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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