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LV08 SZE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,036 mi
Last recorded166,036 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 166,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 156,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,412 miles

MIL light on pre 1st July 2008 not testable

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 146,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

MIL light on pre 1st July 2008 not testable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,568 miles

engine cover loose

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 SZE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

LV08 SZE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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