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LV08 XZE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,824 mi
Last recorded99,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,824 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2020 99,818 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,596 miles

Front coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 89,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush or link (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 59,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 59,277 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XZE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

LV08 XZE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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