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LY08 HSE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,457 mi
Last recorded112,457 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated * (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 112,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated * (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,329 miles

engine light indicates fault

Fail 9 Dec 2017 91,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light indicates fault

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,852 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

injector seal leaking

offside tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,389 miles

ADVISE DSF outer seat runner stiff to operate

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 58,389 miles

ADVISE DSF outer seat runner stiff to operate

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2013 47,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 30,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,311 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 HSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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