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LV08 LMJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,889 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,977 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,977 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 6,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 6,215 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,273 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LMJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

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