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LY08 CYA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,540 miles

Engine brace in poor condition

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

product on windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,540 miles

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

Engine brace in poor condition

Engine coolant low

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

product on windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,005 miles

Nearside Front outer edge cutting of tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,221 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking & nearside front is also worn close to 2mm

offside headlamp mounting point has slight damage

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle

Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre side walls cracking & nearside front is also worn close to 2mm

offside headlamp mounting point has slight damage

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,705 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre 2.5mm

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,705 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre 2.5mm

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,082 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 43,044 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre balled on outer edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 CYA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

LY08 CYA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LY08 CYA safe to buy?

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