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LV08 VBE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,363 mi
Last recorded160,363 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 160,363 miles

Front bumper is damaged but still secure

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 160,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly out of shape also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper is damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 218,819 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread area plus worn inner edges (Strong advise)

Engine covers and undertrays

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 218,819 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread area plus worn inner edges (Strong advise)

Engine covers and undertrays

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 182,275 miles

Front both tyres badly worn on both edges

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear door dented

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres steped on inner tread

Rear brake discs have light corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet shuts uneven

Fail 13 Oct 2016 182,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres badly worn on both edges

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear door dented

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres steped on inner tread

Rear brake discs have light corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet shuts uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 55,663 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,663 miles

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

all four tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,849 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 VBE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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