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LX08 YPZ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,324 mi
Last recorded171,324 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 171,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% in rise & fall (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,650 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2017 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,654 miles

Centre exhaust pipe hanger detached

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

Nearside Rear evidence of overheating in brakes. possibly sticking pads

headlamps repaired/tied

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre exhaust pipe hanger detached

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

Nearside Rear evidence of overheating in brakes. possibly sticking pads

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,656 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 29,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 18,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre wall slight crazing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 10,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre wall slight crazing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,549 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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LX08 YPZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LX08 YPZ, 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 LX08 YPZ registered?

LX08 YPZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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