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LY08 NJJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 NJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear pershing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,908 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear pershing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,371 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,634 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,739 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,670 miles

exhaust heat shield around turbo insecure

Pass 28 May 2015 43,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,998 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2013 31,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 25,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 18,746 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 NJJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

LY08 NJJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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