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LY08 OVH

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,106 mi
Last recorded117,106 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,106 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 117,106 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 109,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 109,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,792 miles

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

unable to check all three rear seat belts due to child seat fitment

Fail 2 Jul 2018 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

unable to check all three rear seat belts due to child seat fitment

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,786 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,044 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,346 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 OVH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

LY08 OVH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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