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LV08 OJR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 103,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 95,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 82,881 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tie rod has slight play

n/s/r secondary side light n/w

Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,842 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,329 miles

Both trailing arm bushes starting to crack/perish

Nearside Front Very slight play in inner tie rod

Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,329 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 50% not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both trailing arm bushes starting to crack/perish

Nearside Front Very slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,065 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low on edges- cracks all round

o/s/f cv boot damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,079 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Eloys Additive Tank Leaking Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft Gaiter Leaking Grease Slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ok

suspect additive tank leak

Pass 24 May 2019 31,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2018 29,574 miles

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Fail 2 May 2018 29,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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Pass 8 May 2017 26,025 miles

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Fail 8 May 2017 26,025 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,275 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 23,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Sidewall

Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,446 miles

advise both front tyres cracking in outer walls

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,486 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 OJR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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