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LY08 AWM

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,146 mi
Last recorded133,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,146 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,700 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

tailgate trim missing - release handle hangs loose - difficult to open tailgate

Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,700 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

tailgate trim missing - release handle hangs loose - difficult to open tailgate

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,899 miles

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

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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 98,691 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 98,691 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 89,676 miles

Unable to check luggage bay seats

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot can not be opened using exterior handle

Fail 21 May 2021 89,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Unable to check luggage bay seats

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot can not be opened using exterior handle

Pass 18 May 2020 84,850 miles

3rd row seats not deployed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

boot only opens on key for - exterior release handle damaged

Fail 18 May 2020 84,850 miles

3rd row seats not deployed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

boot only opens on key for - exterior release handle damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 79,881 miles

3rd row seating not deployed - boot partially loaded - unable to check seats and seat belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres - tyre size 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

boot trim loose - release handle not working - boot opens remotely with key fob

stickers behind rear view mirror are not obscuring view of the road

Fail 16 May 2019 79,881 miles

3rd row seating not deployed - boot partially loaded - unable to check seats and seat belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres - tyre size 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

boot trim loose - release handle not working - boot opens remotely with key fob

stickers behind rear view mirror are not obscuring view of the road

Pass 16 May 2018 73,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 3

boot trim over number plate lamps etc loose

Fail 14 May 2018 73,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 3

boot trim over number plate lamps etc loose

Pass 11 May 2017 64,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o,s,r and n,s,f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 57,352 miles

Rear park brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 14 May 2016 57,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear park brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 15 May 2015 48,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2015 48,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 May 2014 38,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 25,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 11 May 2011 17,904 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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LY08 AWM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY08 AWM, 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 LY08 AWM registered?

LY08 AWM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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