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LY08 LVG

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,017 mi
Last recorded69,017 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 69,017 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 69,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 66,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 64,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 61,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,984 miles

Advise condition of engine stabiliser mount

Nearside Front Condensation in headlight

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2019 48,502 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,099 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight transmission oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,099 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight transmission oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 39,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 34,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 34,622 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,083 miles

all tyre treads in very poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,290 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 LVG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

LY08 LVG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LY08 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 LVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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