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LY08 EFD

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,662 mi
Last recorded179,662 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 EFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 179,662 miles

both front drop links slight play

front discs and pads worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 179,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 179,025 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak ()

centre brake light has 2 bulbs inop

dpf heat shield loose

engine light on

front pads low

front suspension arm bushes perished

o/s wing mirror backing loose

play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

rear axle plastic cover loose

service light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,550 miles

dpf light on

screen wash bottle neck loose

Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) insecure n/s and o/s front fog lights (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Centre Rear brake lightr bulbs

dpf light on

excessive oil leak from cooler

inner front wheel arches loose

plastic panel loose

screen wash bottle neck loose

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front abs wire support bracket missing abs wire fouling moving parts

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 33,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,999 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 EFD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

LY08 EFD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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