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LY08 OSK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,657 mi
Last recorded241,657 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 241,657 miles

Rear Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 149,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,942 miles

rear wiper arm broken and rear wiper missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper arm broken and rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 116,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16w goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,304 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs partly worn.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,471 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 OSK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 OSK registered?

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

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