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LY08 LVL

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,667 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top slightly notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on dash

Fail 6 Oct 2023 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top slightly notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,072 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,516 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,398 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

front brake discs wearing unevenly

rear centre seat belt partialy tested / belt tucked away / rear most belts partialy tested seats folded away

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 2 Oct 2012 25,398 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear number plates deteriating

front brake discs wearing unevenly

rear centre seat belt partialy tested / belt tucked away / rear most belts partialy tested seats folded away

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,353 miles

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

restricted view of inner front brake pads

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 LVL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

LY08 LVL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 LVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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