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LY08 ABX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 ABX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,058 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,543 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 32,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,858 miles

Oil leak

offside & nearside front brakedisc's pitted

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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LY08 ABX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY08 ABX, 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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LY08 ABX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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