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LV08 XZZ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 102,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 102,173 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,124 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,262 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 82,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,504 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 789,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 76,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,774 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 37,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,579 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XZZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XZZ, 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 XZZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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