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LY08 CXX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,495 mi
Last recorded76,495 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,930 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 52,206 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

RATTLE FROM ENGINE BAY AREA ON IDLE.

Rear under covers slightly damaged but are secure.offside and nearside.

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Fail 16 May 2018 52,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure CLIP HAS COME ADRIFT. (2.5.C.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

RATTLE FROM ENGINE BAY AREA ON IDLE.

Rear under covers slightly damaged but are secure.offside and nearside.

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 18 May 2017 47,696 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets.

Fail 20 May 2016 43,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn across outer edge to middle of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets.

Pass 21 May 2015 39,024 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 34,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and small cuts

Pass 8 May 2013 29,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,672 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

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 CXX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

LY08 CXX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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