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LV08 UFS

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 UFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,374 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2023 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (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))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,421 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 107,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect seated incorrectly! (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Require further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray present impending inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall 205 50 R17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Require further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray present impending inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,734 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 88,734 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,281 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 50,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,995 miles

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

Nearside steering rack tie rod slight play

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

bike on the rear seat restricting the inspection of adult belts

both rear tyres cracking around the tread

Pass 1 May 2015 27,559 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,559 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,226 miles

minor bind off side rear wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,089 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 UFS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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