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LX08 YXY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 115,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,143 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 108,132 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction / nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,768 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,997 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,812 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,987 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 72,985 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NS + OS (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Stop lamp not working NS + OS (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,333 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,333 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 48,849 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,523 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,468 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 YXY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

LX08 YXY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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