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LY08 DSX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 115,251 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 105,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,061 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 41,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,995 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seats fitted to all rear seats unable to inspect seat belts fully

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,226 miles

Child seats fitted to all rear seats unable to inspect seat belts fully

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 17,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 17,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,941 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 DSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

LY08 DSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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