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LX08 YXH

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,388 mi
Last recorded147,388 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 147,388 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Diesel injector leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel system component leaking Diesel injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside door mirror outer casing missing

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,474 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 132,472 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of heavily worn drivebelt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,261 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 122,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads appear very low on linings (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 101,150 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads appear very low on linings (3.5.1g)

slight rusting on exposed hand brake cable on rear axle

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,668 miles

undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,811 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,325 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,582 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 YXH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXH, 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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LX08 YXH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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