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LY08 NJE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,498 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,021 miles

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

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

fuel additive tank insecure

fuel tank heat shield insecure

undertrays at rear insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,414 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 107,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,153 miles

play in suspensipon

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,642 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer tread close to limit

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 22 Aug 2015 73,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer tread close to limit

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 19,605 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 NJE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

LY08 NJE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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