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LV08 VBA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 107,629 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 107,629 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,147 miles

Oil leak ()

both front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,033 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,436 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 VBA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

LV08 VBA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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