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LV08 OJN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,657 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 99,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge starting to wear

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 92,267 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,242 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,493 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2016 58,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,819 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,707 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 OJN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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