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LY08 CYF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 89,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 89,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 82,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 75,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 75,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 70,263 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 70,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 65,803 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 65,803 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,300 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 52,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,051 miles

NO WARNING LIGHTS SHOWING ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST.

REAR BOOT HANDLE AND TRIM INSECURE.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,023 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,651 miles

boyh rear tyres just starting to get low on tread.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,466 miles

nails in offside rear tyre.nearside front tyre starting to get near tread wear indicators.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,053 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 CYF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

LY08 CYF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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