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LV08 JYE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 JYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 129,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 114,185 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 114,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 107,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,743 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,023 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Boot lid handle missing

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

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear light cluster lens damaged

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2021 95,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Boot lid handle missing

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

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear light cluster lens damaged

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,273 miles

boot switch missing

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both rear indicators faded on limit

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s mirror unit damaged

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

wipers smear

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch matting very close to inside tyre wall

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside MIRROR TAPED UP

Offside Rear inner wheel arch matting very close to inside tyre wall

boot switch missing

front wipers very poor

Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,857 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch matting very close to inside tyre wall

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear inner wheel arch matting very close to inside tyre wall

boot switch missing

front wipers very poor

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,166 miles

Offside Rear light lens damage

rear axle bushes cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,501 miles

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

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

Rear indicators faded

n/s headlamp image poor

n/s/f strut top mount worn

o/s/f strut top mount worn

o/s/f wishbone front bush splitting out

o/s/r light unit damaged - light output ok

Fail 18 Oct 2017 70,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear indicators faded

n/s headlamp image poor

n/s/f strut top mount worn

o/s/f strut top mount worn

o/s/f wishbone front bush splitting out

o/s/r light unit damaged - light output ok

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,452 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,815 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,324 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,178 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,133 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 JYE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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