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LY08 EFO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,979 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 72,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 64,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,680 miles

Engine and gearbox slightly 'Jumpy' when initially setting off,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR seat base cannot be locked in the 'Lowered' Position, however not affecting use of seat

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn slightly on outer wall and damaged at one point (not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder and outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear registration lamp / boot handle surround slightly insecure

Upper engine cover insecure but unable to become fully detached, Undertray fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2021 59,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH front (more so OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and gearbox slightly 'Jumpy' when initially setting off,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR seat base cannot be locked in the 'Lowered' Position, however not affecting use of seat

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn slightly on outer wall and damaged at one point (not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder and outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear registration lamp / boot handle surround slightly insecure

Upper engine cover insecure but unable to become fully detached, Undertray fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear registration lamp / boot handle surround slightly insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp appears to be sat incorrectly within holder (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure front bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken allowing movement within boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear registration lamp / boot handle surround slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 45,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,163 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,163 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,029 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 21,029 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,140 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 16,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 EFO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFO, 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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LY08 EFO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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