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LV08 JYB

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,329 mi
Last recorded79,329 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 JYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,329 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING/ VALANCE

Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,329 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING/ VALANCE

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,315 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 77,315 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,241 miles

FRONT VALANCE/BUMPER DAMAGED, HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,275 miles

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

Front bumper damage

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,765 miles

Body damage

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

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

Front bumper damaged and partially loose but won't detach

Inner wheel arch trim plastic damage but won't detach

Lower engine mount defective

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,025 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

body damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,029 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 50,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding slightly,and pads very low. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre,outer wall perished,and cord exposed. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre,outer wall perished,and cord exposed. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm,and outer wall perished/close to exposing cord. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm,and outer wall perished/close to exposing cord. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm,and outer wall perished/close to exposing cord. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm,and outer wall perished/close to exposing cord. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,worn very close to minimum thickness. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,442 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 JYB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

LV08 JYB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 JYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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