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LY08 LVR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear inner pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 79,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,810 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,232 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear tailgate handle faulty.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

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

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