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LY08 HSJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,830 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 98,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,531 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 64,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under subframe and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 35,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 32,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 32,792 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2015 29,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2015 29,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 18,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 13,995 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 HSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

LY08 HSJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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