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LV08 JEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,500 mi
Last recorded183,500 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 183,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 173,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat held in with ratchet strap

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 173,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat held in with ratchet strap

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 165,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 141,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 124,452 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,056 miles

Both front brake disc's have slight surface corrosion on the inner braking faces

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,056 miles

Both front brake disc's have slight surface corrosion on the inner braking faces

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,589 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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LV08 JEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JEJ, 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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LV08 JEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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