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LY08 OTE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,002 mi
Last recorded42,002 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 42,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Possibly PATS Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 33,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Possibly PATS Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 24,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,035 miles

Aged related cracks on front and rear tyres.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,831 miles

cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,329 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 14,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,338 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 OTE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

LY08 OTE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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